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

• 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

The actress did not disagree that something needed to change. —Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Those who disagree don't try to torpedo the decision by leaking information to the public. —Troy Batterberry, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

The Maryland Department of Human Services also disagrees with Congressman Harris’ blanket assertion about the effects of cuts to the SNAP program. —Paul Honigberg, Baltimore Sun, 21 Aug. 2025

Our current political climate is particularly dangerous because people have started viewing anyone who disagrees with their politics as evil or less than human. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025

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