dissenting (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/

Definition

Expressing an opinion that is different from what is commonly or officially held.

Examples

• The dissenting voices in the meeting raised valid concerns about the proposed changes.

• She wrote a lengthy dissenting report, outlining her objections to the committee's findings.

• Despite the dissenting views, the board proceeded with the controversial plan.

How to Use dissenting

dissenting from (prepositional phrase)

Expressing disagreement with a decision or belief. — "The senator was dissenting from the party line on the new bill."

Synonyms of dissenting

Words with a similar meaning to dissenting:

• disagreeing
• objecting
• dissentient
• nonconformist

Antonyms of dissenting

Words with the opposite meaning to dissenting:

• agreeing
• concurring

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