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adjective

Definition of disagreeingnext
as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony their disagreeing accounts of what happened that night make me wonder if either is telling the truth

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disagreeing

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verb

present participle of disagree
as in dissenting
to have a different opinion the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
  1. conflicting
  2. dissenting
  3. inconsistent
  4. differing
  5. arguing
Adjective
  • That impulse toward protectionism and away from the global economy could again set off a major fight inside the GOP as two fundamentally conflicting visions collide.
    Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Police also said that his conflicting statements, to police, the media and the public raised red flags, CBS affiliate WUSA-TV reported.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of conflicting
Verb
  • As outlined in Justice Alito's dissenting opinion, the Seventh Circuit court ruled that the groups could not bring a case to court to challenge the policy unless one of their children were trans and the parent had, consequently, been directly affected by the policy.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In 2005, when the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Gull's finding that Corcoran was competent, then-Justice Robert Rucker wrote in a dissenting opinion that Corcoran is seriously mentally ill.
    Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissenting
Adjective
  • In addition to the situation with Bieber, the Guardians could not count on Triston McKenzie, who was inconsistent early in the season.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes was later benched in his rookie season and had an inconsistent year at best.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of inconsistent
Verb
  • Younger family members, on the other hand, may resist taking on the business due to differing interests or the fear of being unable to meet expectations.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To see the differing volunteer responsibilities and sign up, click here.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of differing
Verb
  • The president-elect says Biden is responsible for the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, arguing that policies under his watch led to Hamas and Russia becoming emboldened.
    Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nevertheless, Phelps remains resolute in his defense of the playoff format, arguing its fairness and noting its creation was heavily influenced by fan preferences.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of arguing
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