disagree

[dis-uh-gree]

verb (used without object)

disagreed, disagreeing 

1. to fail to agree; differ.

   The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.

2. to differ in opinion; dissent.

   Three of the judges disagreed with the verdict.

3. to quarrel.

   They disagreed violently and parted company.

4. to cause physical discomfort or ill effect (usually followed bywith ).

   The oysters disagreed with her. Cold weather disagrees with me.

disagree

/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriː /

verb

1. to dissent in opinion (from another person) or dispute (about an idea, fact, etc)

2. to fail to correspond; conflict

3. to be unacceptable (to) or unfavourable (for); be incompatible (with)

   curry disagrees with me

4. to be opposed (to) in principle

Other Word Forms

• predisagree verb (used without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of disagree¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Anglo-French, Middle French desagreer; equivalent to dis- ¹ + agree

Example Sentences

Collins said that she hasn’t yet made up her mind on how she will vote in December, or whether she might dissent against a decision she disagrees with.

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State leaders disagreed, saying they will defend the laws.

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Burrows said in a statement that he disagrees with the ruling, and expects it to be overturned by the U.S.

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“I love this institution, and I worry about lasting damage on the staff level, or firing presidents because you disagree with them,” Kohn said.

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Students of history will note that one of the reasons why the American colonies became the United States was because colonists got tired of King George III arbitrarily prosecuting those who disagreed with him.

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Related Words

• bicker 
• clash 
• contend 
• differ 
• dissent 
• divide 
• feud 
• haggle 
• object 
• oppose 
• quarrel 
• quibble 
• spar 
• wrangle 

When To Use

What is a basic definition of disagree?

Disagree means to not agree or to differ. Disagree can also mean to have different opinions or to cause physical discomfort.If two things disagree, they don’t match and most likely clash with each other. For example, the belief that pigs are able to fly disagrees with all scientific knowledge of pigs. The noun form of disagree is disagreement.

• Real-life examples: Countries often have plans that disagree with other countries’ plans. Scientists and historians often make discoveries that disagree with earlier information.



• Used in a sentence: When you measure a board twice and the measurements disagree, you should measure the board again.

If two people disagree on something, they have different opinions or beliefs. Usually, these different opinions conflict with each other.

• Real-life examples: People often angrily disagree with each other on social media. Political parties often disagree on many social issues. You may disagree with your friends on what the best flavor of ice cream is.



• Used in a sentence: My brother thinks green is the best color, but I disagree and think blue is the best. 

Disagree can also mean to cause physical discomfort or illness. This sense of disagree is often followed by with.

• Real-life examples: If you have lactose intolerance, milk will disagree with you and will cause stomach aches and other problems if you drink it. Rotten food will probably disagree with you and cause food poisoning or vomiting.



• Used in a sentence: I try to stay inside in the winter because cold weather really disagrees with me.