disagrees

Disagrees is the third-person singular present tense of the verb disagree. It denotes expressing or holding a different opinion from another person, a group, or a proposition. In usage, the subject of disagrees can be a person, organization, or body of reasoning, and the object is typically a person or idea that is not shared.

Common constructions include disagrees with someone or disagrees about or on a topic. For example, "The editor disagrees with the reviewer’s interpretation," or "The committee disagrees about the best course of action." The verb’s negative form is often expressed as does not disagree with, though more concise alternatives such as does not agree with are also common in everyday language. The verb forms include disagreed (past tense) and disagreeing (present participle/gerund).

Etymologically, disagrees is formed from the base verb disagree, which itself derives from the prefix dis- (apart, away) attached to the verb agree, indicating a lack of agreement. The concept is widely used across contexts, from interpersonal conversations to formal debates, to indicate a difference of opinion that may be supported by reasons, evidence, or different interpretations.

In discourse, disagreeing can range from respectful critique to confrontational opposition. Synonyms include differ, dispute, contest, and oppose, while antonyms include agree and concur. Understanding the appropriate preposition (with, about, on) helps convey precisely what is being disagreed, and whether the disagreement concerns a person, an issue, or a proposition.