A2verb1K

Disagree

UK /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːz/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːd/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːz/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːd/","/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/

Definition

if two people disagree or one person disagrees with another about something, they have a different opinion about it

In simple words: To have a different opinion from someone else.

Examples

  • I tend to disagree with his opinion on climate change.
  • They often disagree about what movie to watch.
  • Even though we disagree, I still respect your viewpoint.
  • It’s okay to disagree with your friends sometimes.
  • I politely disagree with her assessment of the situation.

Usage notes

Use 'disagree' in discussions or debates. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly emotional arguments to maintain a constructive dialogue.

Grammar pattern

disagree + with + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'dis'like towards another opinion, like 'dis' means no.

Collocations

  • emphatically
  • passionately
  • profoundly
  • be difficult to
  • be hard to
  • can hardly
  • about
  • on
  • over
  • to agree to disagree

Synonyms

  • differ
  • contradict
  • oppose
  • refute
  • challenge

Antonyms

  • agree
  • concur
  • accept

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'agree' — learners often use 'disagree' when they mean 'agree'.
  • Using 'disagree' without 'with' — learners might say 'I disagree your idea' instead of 'I disagree with your idea'.
  • Overusing in casual conversation — while it's neutral, it can sound confrontational in informal chats.