disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 

disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees

intransitive verb

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

Synonyms

• differ
• dissent
• nonconcur

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disagreed with the call and fans at the McKale Center center booed loudly. —Jenna West, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

But one commenter disagreed with the assertion that making kids pay rent sets them back. —Erin Clack, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025

However, a hard truth for Elon Musk to face may be that X users are largely incapable of discerning facts without relying on traditional fact-checking organizations that Musk disagrees should be the sole arbiters of truth online. —Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025

Some disagreed with the rule, but George Steinbrenner’s word was law. —Victor Mather, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing disagree

• agree to disagree

Rhymes for disagree

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Kids Definition

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