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 WebBiden has often called governors of both parties in the immediate aftermath of disasters, at times earning praise from Republicans who otherwise disagree with his policies.—Scott Wilson, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2023 But these are topics that real humans might conceivably disagree on.—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2023 Lisa writes: My son and I disagree about bagel flavors.—John Hodgman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2023 These ideas lean socialist, which some disagree with, but his focus was ensuring that opportunities were equally available for all who want them.—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 17 Jan. 2023 Workplace conflict is inevitable in leadership ranks and can even be valuable when executives openly debate, share ideas, and disagree to drive results.—Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2023 The historic climate policies in the Inflation Reduction Act which the United States passed last year, for instance, could deliver significant emissions cuts, though experts disagree on exactly how much.—Dharna Noor, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Jan. 2023 Whether Simmons — a five-star edge rusher who may go down as one of the Dallas-area’s best all-time defensive players — ever ends up signing with TCU isn’t entirely relevant at this moment (as much as giddy TCU fans may disagree).—Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023 Still, the inconclusive data and ambiguity of the Cali sober lifestyle leave room for addiction specialists to disagree about its efficacy.—Theara Coleman, The Week, 5 Jan. 2023 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree
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