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dissenting

UK
/dɪˈsentɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/

Translations

dissentingadjective
more dissenting
Comp.
most dissenting
Super.
UK
/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/
dissidentSe dit d’une opinion, d’une voix ou d’une position qui s’écarte de l’avis majoritaire ou officiel.
The dissenting voices in the meeting were crucial for a balanced discussion.
Les voix dissidentes lors de la réunion ont été cruciales pour une discussion équilibrée.
Additional translations
contestatairePlus fréquent dans un contexte social, politique ou institutionnel.
Synonyms
divergent
disagreeing
opposing
contradictory
nonconformist
Antonyms
agreeing
conforming
assenting
dissentingnoun
dissentings
pl
UK
/dɪˈsentɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act or process of dissenting; typically uncountable.
dissidenceTerme soutenu ou politique pour désigner le fait de s’opposer à l’opinion dominante.
Persistent dissenting within the organization eventually led to significant reforms.
La dissidence persistante au sein de l’organisation a fini par entraîner des réformes importantes.
dissentverb

dissenting

Gerund

dissented
Past Simple
dissented
Past Participle
dissenting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈsent/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/
être en désaccordConstruction courante avec « with » ou « from ».
Several members of the committee dissented from the final decision.
Plusieurs membres du comité étaient en désaccord avec la décision finale.
Additional translations
faire dissidenceEmploi plus rare, surtout religieux ou historique.
Synonyms
object
contest
challenge
oppose
protest
disagree
Antonyms
concur
agree

Definitions

dissentingadjective
Expressing or holding opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.
The dissenting voices in the meeting were crucial for a balanced discussion.
dissentingnoun
The act or fact of expressing disagreement with an established or majority opinion.
Persistent dissenting within the organization eventually led to significant reforms.
dissentverb
To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.
Several members of the committee dissented from the final decision.
To refuse adherence to the doctrines or authority of an established church; to be a nonconformist.
In the 17th century many villagers openly dissented from the state church.
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