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

These findings, and their impact on the discussion at Davos, were described by Fortune as grim, an assessment that’s hard to disagree with. —Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Kagan then jumped in to disagree. —Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026

Four percent either strongly or somewhat disagreed. —J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026

Democrats, who voted against the spending bill, disagreed, saying the insurance subsidies are a kitchen table issue for working- and middle-class voters. —Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 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