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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But the Hall of Famer disagrees.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The appeals court disagreed, saying the labor boards have more powers tied to the executive branch and are structured differently than the Federal Trade Commission, members of which the Supreme Court prevented the president from firing in a 1935 decision.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Many young Americans report avoiding political conversations for fear of backlash and doubt that people who disagree with them still want what is best for the country.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
Nilsson, who represents Southeast and Southwest Boise in ACHD’s District 1, supported the fee ordinance but disagreed with the priority of some of the projects in the 20-year plan.
—Rose Evans
updated December 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The appeals court disagreed, saying the labor boards have more powers tied to the executive branch and are structured differently than the Federal Trade Commission, members of which the Supreme Court prevented the president from firing in a 1935 decision.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Many young Americans report avoiding political conversations for fear of backlash and doubt that people who disagree with them still want what is best for the country.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
Nilsson, who represents Southeast and Southwest Boise in ACHD’s District 1, supported the fee ordinance but disagreed with the priority of some of the projects in the 20-year plan.
—Rose Evans
updated December 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
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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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