1. disagreeing with a majority or official opinion; dissenting
Usage: formal

1. a person who disagrees with a majority or official opinion
Usage: formal

Examples

• The dissentient judge wrote a lengthy opinion explaining her opposition to the majority ruling.
• Several dissentient voices were raised during the town hall meeting.
• The committee’s report included a dissentient view from two members.
• He was the lone dissentient in an otherwise unanimous vote.
• The dissentients formed their own organization to promote alternative policies.
• Her dissentient stance on the issue made her unpopular with colleagues.