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
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While school officials don’t entirely disagree with the White House’s position that antisemitism is a major problem at the university, that report shows, the sides still strongly disagree over who should decide what reforms are required and whether federal or school officials should oversee them.
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Until this year, over half of respondents disagreed with the idea of drawing a line under the Nazi era.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
The judge disagreed, and the state Court of Appeals declined to take up the case.
—Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 May 2025
In one instance, the FOP last year disagreed with Chief Johnny Jennings over the type of bulletproof vests that should be assigned to police officers.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Until this year, over half of respondents disagreed with the idea of drawing a line under the Nazi era.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
The judge disagreed, and the state Court of Appeals declined to take up the case.
—Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 May 2025
In one instance, the FOP last year disagreed with Chief Johnny Jennings over the type of bulletproof vests that should be assigned to police officers.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagree. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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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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