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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The proper course for a president who disagrees with a law is to ask Congress to suspend or repeal it.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Analysts initiated Starbucks with a sell, a move that Jim disagrees with.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Another problematic new section of the statute authorizes homeowners who disagree with the board’s disciplinary action to request Internal Dispute Resolution after the hearing, effectively providing a second opportunity to challenge the outcome.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
But some local residents and the San Diego Police Department disagree about the severity of the behavior of those who were there.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Analysts initiated Starbucks with a sell, a move that Jim disagrees with.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Another problematic new section of the statute authorizes homeowners who disagree with the board’s disciplinary action to request Internal Dispute Resolution after the hearing, effectively providing a second opportunity to challenge the outcome.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
But some local residents and the San Diego Police Department disagree about the severity of the behavior of those who were there.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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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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