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

Polling last month by Conservation Voters for Idaho, a local nonprofit that advocates for pro-conservation issues in politics, indicated that a majority of Idahoans disagreed with Pearce’s stated views on public lands. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026

Stitt strongly disagreed with the ruling as a threat to state authority. —Steve Inskeep, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026

The island of Ireland might disagree, but the reasoning is overall sound. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026

One of the most disgraceful aspects of the current administration is that our president uses vulgar and scatological language to disparage people who disagree with him. —Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 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