disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
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
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 judge disagreed with that, finding there was no ambiguity about whether the character of Pascal was to blame.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
According to one survey, some 80% of Black Americans agreed with the result of the trial, while more than half of whites disagreed with it.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Astronomer David Pooley, whose research depends on the Chandra, disagrees with the idea that the telescope has outlived its usefulness.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hurtado said Ureña is quick to call anyone who disagrees with her, on any issue, transphobic or racist.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
But Democrats disagreed that the adjournment met procedural rules.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
But the judge disagreed, saying the company engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
So is there anything this athlete and this coach disagree with each other about?
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
However others disagreed, defending their right to recline.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
According to one survey, some 80% of Black Americans agreed with the result of the trial, while more than half of whites disagreed with it.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Astronomer David Pooley, whose research depends on the Chandra, disagrees with the idea that the telescope has outlived its usefulness.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hurtado said Ureña is quick to call anyone who disagrees with her, on any issue, transphobic or racist.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
But Democrats disagreed that the adjournment met procedural rules.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
But the judge disagreed, saying the company engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
So is there anything this athlete and this coach disagree with each other about?
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
However others disagreed, defending their right to recline.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
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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
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