dissenting

Adjective
Synonyms: dissentientdissenting(a)dissident

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. disagreeing, especially with a majoritySynonyms: dissentientdissenting(a)dissident
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dissent \Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dissented; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissenting.] [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.]

1.To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from. [1913 Webster]

The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice.— Hallam.[1913 Webster]
Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

2.(Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. [1913 Webster]

3.To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]

dissenting \dissenting\ adj. disagreeing, especially with a majority.

Syn: dissentient, dissident. [WordNet 1.5]

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