disagree
To think that something is wrong or that another person’s idea is not right.
To hold or express an opinion that is different from someone else’s, or not the same as a stated idea or decision.
When two reports, stories, or numbers are not the same and cannot all be right.
(Of statements, facts, or measurements) to be different in a way that cannot all be true or correct at the same time.
When food, drink, or a place makes your body feel bad or sick.
(Of food, drink, climate, or similar conditions) to make someone feel physically unwell or uncomfortable.
- Base: disagree
- 3rd Person Singular: disagrees
- Present Participle: disagreeing
- Past: disagreed
disagree about
1differ in opinion about something
To have different ideas about a certain thing or detail.
- They disagree about what really happened that night.
- Scientists disagree about the long‑term effects.
- My parents often disagree about small things.
disagree on
1differ in opinion about a topic
To have different opinions about a particular question or problem.
- Experts disagree on the best way to reduce costs.
- We disagree on where to invest the money.
- They disagree on how strict the rules should be.
disagree with
1have a different opinion from
To say or feel that another person or idea is wrong.
- I disagree with him on almost everything.
- Many teachers disagree with the new policy.
- It’s okay to disagree with your friends sometimes.
I couldn't disagree more
1state very strong disagreement
A polite but strong way to say that you completely disagree with someone.
- With all due respect, I couldn’t disagree more.
- When he called the plan a success, I couldn’t disagree more.
- Some experts say the crisis is over; others couldn’t disagree more.
respectfully disagree
1politely express disagreement
To say you do not agree, but in a very polite way.
- I must respectfully disagree with your assessment.
- Many scientists respectfully disagree with the minister’s statement.
- I respectfully disagree and would like to offer another view.
strongly disagree
1disagree with great force
To disagree in a very clear and strong way.
- A large majority of voters strongly disagree with the proposal.
- I strongly disagree with the idea that nothing can be done.
- Several reviewers strongly disagree about the quality of the film.
agree to disagree
1Accept different opinions peacefully
To accept that you and another person have different opinions and stop arguing about it.
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We’ll never see eye to eye on this, so let’s just agree to disagree.
agree to disagree
2accept ongoing difference of opinion
To decide to stop arguing because you know you will not share the same opinion.
- After an hour of debate, they agreed to disagree and changed the subject.
- We’ll have to agree to disagree on this issue.
- In the end, the committee agreed to disagree and moved on to other business.
agree to disagree
3stop arguing despite disagreement
to decide to stop arguing because each person will keep their own opinion
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We clearly see the issue differently, so let's agree to disagree and move on.
- They agreed to disagree about politics to keep the friendship peaceful.