Disagreeing Meaning in English
word · lemma: disagree
dɪsəˈɡɹiɪŋ
dis-uh-GREE-ing
dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiːɪŋ
dis-uh-GREE-ing
Definition
Not having the same opinion as someone else; to have a different view or belief in a conversation or discussion.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in polite or formal discussions; 'disagreeing' is less confrontational than 'arguing.' Common structures: 'disagreeing with someone/about something.' Does not mean being rude—it's possible to disagree respectfully.
Spanish: estar en desacuerdo - no estar de acuerdoPortuguese (BR): discordar - não concordarPortuguese (PT): discordar - não concordarChinese (Simplified): 不同意Chinese (Traditional): 不同意Hindi: असहमत होनाArabic: الاختلاف في الرأيBengali: অসম্মত হওয়া - মতভেদ করাRussian: не соглашаться - выражать несогласиеJapanese: 意見が合わない - 反対するVietnamese: bất đồng - không đồng ýKorean: 동의하지 않다 - 이견이 있다Turkish: aynı fikirde olmama - karşı çıkmaUrdu: اختلاف کرنا - متفق نہ ہوناIndonesian: tidak setuju - berbeda pendapat
Example Sentences
He is disagreeing with the new rule.
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They were disagreeing about what movie to watch.
basic
She kept disagreeing with her brother.
basic
We’re not disagreeing to be difficult—we just see things differently.
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Disagreeing isn't always a bad thing; it can lead to better ideas.
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I don’t mind us disagreeing—we just need to talk it out.
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