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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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
After the verdict, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said in a statement that her office decided to charge Pino with a felony after determining that there was sufficient evidence that Pino’s actions were reckless, although the jury ultimately disagreed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
After 250 years, Americans will continue to disagree about politics, policies and priorities.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Retired federal Judge John Gleeson disagrees with that ruling.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
After the verdict, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said in a statement that her office decided to charge Pino with a felony after determining that there was sufficient evidence that Pino’s actions were reckless, although the jury ultimately disagreed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
After 250 years, Americans will continue to disagree about politics, policies and priorities.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Retired federal Judge John Gleeson disagrees with that ruling.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagree. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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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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