Synonyms of disagreeing

disagreeing 1 of 2

adjective

as in conflicting

not being in agreement or harmony

their disagreeing accounts of what happened that night make me wonder if either is telling the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflicting
• inconsistent
• incompatible
• discrepant
• clashing
• mutually exclusive
• contradictory
• contrary
• repugnant
• incongruous
• inharmonious
• inconsonant
• irreconcilable
• opposing
• discordant
• at odds
• at variance
• opposite
• antagonistic
• antithetical
• antipodal
• diametric
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreeing
• consistent
• compatible
• congruent
• correspondent (with or to)
• concordant
• consonant
• harmonious
• conformable (to)
• similar
• like
• congruous
• nonconflicting
• accordant
• akin

disagreeing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of disagree

as in dissenting

to have a different opinion

the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissenting
• objecting
• differing
• arguing
• protesting
• debating
• resisting
• clashing
• contrasting
• conflicting
• opposing
• nonconcurring
• taking issue
• countering
• colliding
• bickering
• contesting
• quarreling
• disputing
• falling out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreeing
• assenting
• concurring
• accepting
• complying
• consenting
• deferring
• subscribing
• cooperating
• acceding
• collaborating
• compromising
• acquiescing
• associating
• getting along
• siding
• allying
• affiliating
• colluding
• coming round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disagreeing

Verb

In many technology initiatives, management and engineering are not actually disagreeing. — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But the city that prides itself on being home to four cultures was still grappling with the aftermath of the border surge, with locals disagreeing on what caused it and who exactly is to blame. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

That means disagreeing with their ideas, not criticizing their character. — Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

This week, the Times published several Letters to the Editor responding to Spiegler’s essay, which ran the gamut of agreeing and disagreeing with it. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026

And in his second term, the leaders now openly trade barbs, disagreeing over tariffs, Ukraine and the Iran war. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Make physical contact Many people instinctively pull away during conflict, but Grines says couples who can hold hands while disagreeing tend to recover faster. — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026

But when done right, disagreeing with leaders can be one of the fastest ways to earn their respect and trust. — Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026