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

Even when Republicans and Democrats disagree on the answers, congressional hearings can educate lawmakers, build public support for solutions and lay the groundwork for future congressional action. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Sharing ownership would give people more power over decisions and occasions to disagree about them. — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

As Neevee and Siaja disagree about whether to find Neevee’s first daughter, whose father took her away from Ice Cove, North of North considers how each woman would be irrevocably altered without the other. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Correcting another senior colleague in front of their team or disagreeing with everyone in the same meeting results in winning the argument and losing the room. — Mushfig Aliyev, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 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