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

Among Latino voters, 40% believed electing a Latino governor would ease fear in their communities, but 43% disagreed. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Paige disagrees and puts his own third, saying Jordan’s shot won a championship and Maye’s was closer to a true buzzer-beater. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

The department’s 2026 counts have often been delayed, and public tracking systems disagree on the statewide total. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Scheels disagreed with the initial valuation, filing an appeal to Ada County and the Idaho Board of Tax Appeals. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 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