disagree
/dɪsəˈɡɹiː/
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Also seen as: disagrees · disagreeing · disagreed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
Verb
Examples
John disagreed with Mary frequently.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To fail to conform or correspond with.
Verb
Examples
My results in the laboratory consistently disagree with yours.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disagree” mean?
To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
Is “disagree” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.