disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
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
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
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Critics, including special education advocates and the Education Department's union, strongly disagreed.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Glassman has a reputation for being nasty and condescending to residents who disagree with him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The approval Monday was met with united criticism by Republicans, who not only disagreed with the budget’s policies, but also said the deal did not placate concerns about the state’s financial health.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Sometimes the various agencies and actors disagreed; sometimes a powerful entity might even seek to protect someone a rival sought to condemn.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Glassman has a reputation for being nasty and condescending to residents who disagree with him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The approval Monday was met with united criticism by Republicans, who not only disagreed with the budget’s policies, but also said the deal did not placate concerns about the state’s financial health.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Sometimes the various agencies and actors disagreed; sometimes a powerful entity might even seek to protect someone a rival sought to condemn.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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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
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