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 of disagree

• differ
• dissent
• object
• argue

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

This week, the Times published several Letters to the Editor responding to Spiegler’s essay, which ran the gamut of agreeing and disagreeing with it. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

But Sultan and colleagues disagree with this characterization of how their notion of agency should be applied. — Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026

Of the survey’s respondents, 44% agreed that political content is driving people away from social media, and only 20% disagreed. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

However, the author disagrees, predicting Wednesday, September 9, arguing Apple avoids keynotes immediately after a public holiday like Labor Day (September 7) to accommodate travel. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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

Rhymes for disagree

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

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