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dissenting

dissenting

6.7
Showing disagreement with a decision or opinion of most people
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/
translation icon : disidente
  • The committee was faced with a dissenting opinion that challenged their unanimous decision.

They form thus a permanent dissenting group within Islam.

Examples

  • The Church of England was at that point fracturing into many dissenting sects.

  • So especially in history, like how do you create a classroom culture where people can express dissenting views, you know, take on challenging topics?

  • And in this way they may not be hearing the dissenting voices.

  • Or did you just have people already who surrounding you who offer those opportunities to hear dissenting opinions?

  • What I'd like to know is what are the challenges for dissenting scientists at this point in examining the this question?

  • They form thus a permanent dissenting group within Islam.

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  • Yeah, well, David, you're welcome to voice the dissenting if you'd like.

  • It has been very much interlocking, highly embedded in each other and the dissenting views are not welcome.

  • They were suppressing the views of, of, of scientists with dissenting voices.

  • And so whether the authoritarian type likes it or not, they have to put up with dissenting views, alternative views, they're being vigorous debate and so on.

Synonyms

dissident
vsdissenting
16 7.3

Not agreeing with the official or common view

expresses disagreement generally but not necessarily political rejection
oppositional
vsdissenting
5 6.6

Showing disagreement or resistance to someone with power

expresses disagreement focused on majority decisions rather than general resistance
dissentient
vsdissenting
  • Formal
9.8

Disagreeing with the majority or with official opinion

expresses disagreement without necessarily refusing to follow rules
dissentious
vsdissenting
  • Archaic
9.9

Likely to disagree with most people and start arguments

expresses disagreement rather than actively provoking conflict
expostulatory
vsdissenting
  • Formal
9.9

Showing strong disagreement, usually in speech or writing

expresses disagreement in milder or less forceful terms
remonstrative
vsdissenting
  • Formal
8.7

Showing strong disapproval, often by words or gestures

expresses disagreement but usually less forcefully or earnestly
remonstrant
vsdissenting
  • Formal
9.5

Showing strong public protest or disagreement

expresses disagreement without the formal or public protest element

Compounds

dissenting opinion
  • Formal
7 7.7

A written statement by one or more judges who disagree with the court's decision

How Dissenting

rebellious
43 4.5
oppositional
5 6.6
dissenting
6.7
critical
210 3.8
compliant
31 5.1
conformist
6 6.0

Surface Forms

dissenting positive

Morphology

dissenting = dissent (transparent) = dissent + ing

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ing' to the verb 'dissent'; the adjectival/participial meaning 'expressing disagreement' is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

The word dissenting comes from Latin parts dis- meaning 'not' and sentire meaning 'to feel or think', and it is the opposite of consent. So a dissenting voice is someone 'not feeling' the same as the group, which is why the word means a clear disagreement.