disagree

The word “disagree” means to hold a different opinion from someone else. In plain terms, to think differently from someone, or (of facts/figures) to not line up with each other.

“Disagree” is pronounced dih-suh-GREE (/dɪsəˈɡɹi/ in IPA).

Here is “disagree” used in a sentence: “I disagree with the decision to cancel the event.”

“Disagree” is a verb.

The word “disagree” comes from Old French. From Middle English disagre, via Anglo-Norman disagreer from Old French desagreer, "to be unpleasant" — built from dis- + agree.

“Disagree” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Disagree” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to hold a different opinion from someone else.

You disagree with a person, statement, or decision ("I disagree with you"). You disagree on or about a topic ("they disagree on politics"; "we disagreed about the route"), and disagree over is also common for disputes. All are standard; the choice depends on whether you are naming who or what you oppose, or the subject of the disagreement.

No. Disagree is a verb, so it forms negatives and questions with do: "I disagree," "I don't agree," or "Do you disagree?" "I am disagree" is a common learner error caused by treating disagree like an adjective; if you want a construction with be, the formal option is "I am in disagreement."

To disagree is simply to hold a different opinion from someone, which can happen silently and politely. To argue is to express disagreement actively, exchanging reasons and often with some heat. Two people can disagree for years without ever arguing.