disagree

[ dis-uh-gree ]

verb (used without object)

, dis·a·greed, dis·a·gree·ing.

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 by with ):

   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 Words From

• predis·a·gree verb (used without object) predisagreed predisagreeing

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

Experts still disagree over whether homes can be completely fireproofed in a wind-driven ember fire.

From Los Angeles Times

His team insist he would carry on, and point out other ministers in the health department disagree with him, so it is certain some health ministers will find themselves on the losing side of the argument.

From BBC

“Your job as an actor is to understand all of the actions and not necessarily agree or disagree with them. That’s for the audience to decide, and that will change as the series goes on. You’re meant to sometimes agree with them and sometimes not. And I think that’s really beautiful.”

From Los Angeles Times

Striking a similar note in their statement, Barack and Michelle Obama asked people to "listen to each other," adding that "progress requires us to extend good faith and grace—even to people with whom we deeply disagree."

From Salon

Some of the mystical women whose YouTube videos help me fall asleep would disagree.

From Salon

Related Words

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