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

But those who disagree or have an outright distaste for NASCAR’s current playoff system only get more annoyed when Logano defends it. —Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

The opinion is also one of which the new Victoria’s Secret creative director, Adam Selman, disagrees with. —Essence, 16 Oct. 2025

Gillmor disagreed with Jain’s characterization of the money being expended on the logo and slogan. —Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

There are cases where teachers, much like some school officials, simply disagree with the notion that long Covid is real, or that kids with it need help. —Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 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