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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The Office of Consumer Counsel, which represents ratepayer interests, disagreed, recommending including cybersecurity.
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Brian Harrell, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Based on the mammoth success the Grand Theft Auto series has enjoyed, who could logically bring themselves to disagree?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders of the Government Affairs Department disagreed with that characterization in a lengthy response to the audit, contending staffers in other departments are not confused about their roles and haven’t been pressured.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
But, experts disagree, arguing protectionism is unlikely to restore America’s manufacturing base — for several reasons.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brian Harrell, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Based on the mammoth success the Grand Theft Auto series has enjoyed, who could logically bring themselves to disagree?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders of the Government Affairs Department disagreed with that characterization in a lengthy response to the audit, contending staffers in other departments are not confused about their roles and haven’t been pressured.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
But, experts disagree, arguing protectionism is unlikely to restore America’s manufacturing base — for several reasons.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disagree
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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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