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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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg publicly disagreed with former Vice President Kamala Harris’s judgment in deciding against choosing him as vice president.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
At its best, the workplace can hone these same skills, teaching people to present ideas and speak publicly, disagree respectfully for the common good and make decisions collaboratively.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The archbishop’s leadership in Denver has faced criticism by Catholic parishioners who disagreed with his anti-LBGTQ policies and statements, or took issue with his more conservative values impacting local parishes.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Only one voter on the Fed's rate-setting committee disagreed with the move.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
At its best, the workplace can hone these same skills, teaching people to present ideas and speak publicly, disagree respectfully for the common good and make decisions collaboratively.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The archbishop’s leadership in Denver has faced criticism by Catholic parishioners who disagreed with his anti-LBGTQ policies and statements, or took issue with his more conservative values impacting local parishes.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Only one voter on the Fed's rate-setting committee disagreed with the move.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 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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