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

Corley disagreed, finding Kalshi’s statement doesn’t constitute false advertising. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Eric Lerner, the climate, justice and corporate accountability director at the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, disagreed with Frost’s statement. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025

While the bride is adamant that kicking her cousin out of the wedding is the right call, her family disagrees. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

Dissent has previously come from other individuals though, namely from Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, who disagreed with the consensus to hold rates earlier this summer. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Nov. 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