disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 

disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees

intransitive verb

1

: to fail to agree

the two accounts disagree

2

: to differ in opinion

he disagreed with me on every topic

3

: to cause discomfort or distress

fried foods disagree with me

Synonyms

• differ
• dissent
• nonconcur

Examples of disagree in a Sentence

I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.

the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

Recent Examples on the Web

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law requiring a sale or ban of TikTok on Friday, but Justice Sonia Sotomayor disagreed with part of the decision. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

Though my parents would disagree after seeing some of my videos. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Jan. 2025

The Clevelander’s legal team disagreed and said the setup restricts access to the hotel for guests, deliveries and emergency vehicles. —Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025

To what extent should federal bureaucrats—many of whom may disagree with a particular President—be able to do their jobs insulated and independent from politics? —Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing disagree

• agree to disagree

Kids Definition

disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 

1

: to fail to agree

the two stories disagree

2

: to differ in opinion

disagree over the price

3

: to have an unpleasant effect

fried foods disagree with me