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

What stayed with him was the sight of residents who disagreed on other issues finding common ground around preserving a neighborhood institution. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Strong teams need people who are willing to disagree openly but also know when to stop arguing and start contributing. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Kelly said his decision must be guided by courts' prior rulings in comparable First Amendment cases, even if the government disagrees with them. — Jocelyn Noveck, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The judge noted that his decision would be guided by prior rulings in comparable 1st Amendment cases, even if the government disagrees with them. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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