disagree
have a different opinion
To think that something is wrong or that another person’s idea is not right.
[someone] disagrees with [someone] about/on [something]
- I completely disagree with your conclusion.
- We often disagree about politics but we’re still good friends.
- Many experts disagree on how to fix the problem.
- I’m afraid I have to disagree with you on that point.
- The board members disagreed over whether to close the office.
- I disagree with you about this question.
- My parents sometimes disagree about money.
- The two students disagree on the answer.
- I quietly disagree with his idea.
- They disagree on where to go for vacation.
fail to match or be consistent
When two reports, stories, or numbers are not the same and cannot all be right.
[things] disagree with [other things]
- The witness statements disagree on what time the accident happened.
- These sales figures disagree with the numbers in your report.
- The two studies disagree on whether the drug is effective.
- His story disagrees with the video evidence.
- The measurements from the two devices disagree slightly.
- The two reports disagree on the final number.
- These numbers disagree with the numbers in the table.
- Her story disagrees with what he said.
- The results from the two tests disagree.
- The records disagree about the date of his birth.
cause physical discomfort
When food, drink, or a place makes your body feel bad or sick.
[food/condition] disagrees with [someone]
- Spicy food really disagrees with me, so I avoid it.
- The local water disagreed with several tourists.
- The hot, humid climate seemed to disagree with him.
- Coffee late at night disagrees with her and keeps her awake.
- Something in that dish must have disagreed with my stomach.
- This food disagrees with me, so I do not eat it.
- Milk disagrees with him and makes him feel sick.
- The hot weather disagrees with my grandfather.
- That dish disagreed with my stomach.
- Wine sometimes disagrees with her.
- 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.