diff --git a/graphics/gegl/Makefile b/graphics/gegl/Makefile
index cd837c200cd49..724e05580c4f5 100644
--- a/graphics/gegl/Makefile
+++ b/graphics/gegl/Makefile
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ MESON_ARGS=	-Ddocs=false \
 		-Dlensfun=disabled \
 		-Dlibjpeg=enabled \
 		-Dlibpng=enabled \
+		-Dmaxflow=disabled \
 		-Dmrg=disabled \
 		-Dpygobject=disabled \
 		-Dlua=disabled