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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Bill Maher disagreed with actor Jon Cryer that the 2024 election could be chalked up to concerns about inflation.
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Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, even when team members disagree, respectful debates can drive innovation and transform sometimes divisive issues into opportunities for creative and collaborative problem-solving.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite disagreeing with the decision to pull out, Sullivan reportedly backed Biden in pushing for the withdrawal.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
If no speaker is chosen by Monday, however, experts disagree on whether Congress can meet to formalize the results of the 2024 presidential election by counting the Electoral College votes.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, even when team members disagree, respectful debates can drive innovation and transform sometimes divisive issues into opportunities for creative and collaborative problem-solving.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite disagreeing with the decision to pull out, Sullivan reportedly backed Biden in pushing for the withdrawal.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
If no speaker is chosen by Monday, however, experts disagree on whether Congress can meet to formalize the results of the 2024 presidential election by counting the Electoral College votes.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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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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