Dissenting

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Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/

Definitions of dissenting

verb present participle of dissent, meaning to hold or express a different opinion

Example Sentences

A1 She is dissenting against the decision made by the group.

A2 The students were dissenting about the new school policy.

B1 The employees are dissenting over the proposed changes to their benefits.

B2 The citizens were dissenting against the government's decision to raise taxes.

C1 The activists have been dissenting against the company's unethical practices for years.

C2 The professor is known for dissenting against mainstream theories in the field of psychology.

adjective expressing or holding a different opinion

Example Sentences

A1 She was the only dissenting voice in the group, disagreeing with the decision.

A2 The student's dissenting opinion sparked a lively debate in the classroom.

B1 The committee members had a dissenting view on the proposed budget cuts.

B2 The dissenting judge wrote a separate opinion outlining his reasons for disagreeing with the majority.

C1 The dissenting shareholders filed a lawsuit against the company's board of directors.

C2 The dissenting scientist's research challenged the prevailing theories in the field.

Examples of dissenting in a Sentence

formal The dissenting opinion in the court case raised important points that were not considered by the majority.

informal She was the only one dissenting in the group chat about where to go for lunch.

slang I'm always the dissenting voice when it comes to choosing a movie to watch with my friends.

figurative His dissenting attitude towards authority figures often lands him in trouble.

Grammatical Forms of dissenting

past tense

dissented

plural

dissenters

comparative

more dissenting

superlative

most dissenting

present tense

dissent

future tense

will dissent

perfect tense

have dissented

continuous tense

is dissenting

singular

dissenter

positive degree

dissenting

infinitive

to dissent

gerund

dissenting

participle

dissented

Origin and Evolution of dissenting

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dissenting' originates from the Latin word 'dissentire', which means 'to differ in sentiment or opinion'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe those who held differing opinions or beliefs, the term 'dissenting' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, including political dissent and religious dissent.