flatly disagree

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

to disagree in a direct and blunt way, without doubt or explanation.

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Examples (10)

  • I flatly disagree with that policy.
  • The union representative flatly disagreed with the management's offer.
  • When asked for his opinion, he flatly disagreed, offering no alternative.
  • Are you saying you flatly disagree with the scientific consensus?
  • The witness stated that she flatly disagreed with the lawyer's version of events.
  • Although many supported the proposal, a key stakeholder flatly disagreed and threatened to withdraw funding.
  • He has flatly disagreed with every suggestion I've made today.
  • I have to say, I flatly disagree with your assessment of the situation.
  • If they propose that again, I will flatly disagree in front of everyone.
  • The review board flatly disagreed with the initial findings and called for a new investigation.