dissentient

Definitions

In opposition to a majority or official opinion.

A person who disagrees with a prevailing belief or established doctrine.

Examples

The dissentient voice in the committee argued that the proposed policy would lead to long-term financial instability.

Although the majority voted in favor of the merger, there remained a small group of dissentient shareholders who refused to sign the agreement.

His dissentient opinion was recorded in the official minutes, highlighting the ethical concerns he had regarding the project.

Synonyms

disagreeing dissenting opposing discordant contrary nonconformist protesting

Antonyms

agreeing concurring assenting consenting harmonious concordant compliant