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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Patrick disagreed, saying the licensing agency would bring more accountability and restore players' trust in the games.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While Visit Orlando concurred with many of the audit’s findings and recommendations, Matej’s 11-page response disagreed that the marketing agency should get the commission’s approval before discussing potential legislative matters with state legislators.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
During the inquiry, then-Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter disagreed with how Palm Beach state attorney Barry Krischer was handling the case and invited then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, an appointee from the George W. Bush administration, to investigate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Forecasts to degrade Professional hurricane trackers disagree.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While Visit Orlando concurred with many of the audit’s findings and recommendations, Matej’s 11-page response disagreed that the marketing agency should get the commission’s approval before discussing potential legislative matters with state legislators.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
During the inquiry, then-Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter disagreed with how Palm Beach state attorney Barry Krischer was handling the case and invited then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, an appointee from the George W. Bush administration, to investigate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Forecasts to degrade Professional hurricane trackers disagree.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 27 July 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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