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- [dih-sen-shuh nt]
- /dɪˈsɛn ʃənt/
- /dɪ.ˈsen.ʃɪənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sen-shuh nt]
- /dɪˈsɛn ʃənt/
Definitions of dissentient word
- adjective dissentient dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority. 1
- noun dissentient a person who dissents. 1
- noun dissentient In opposition to a majority or official opinion. 1
- adjective dissentient dissenting, esp from the opinion of the majority 0
- noun dissentient a dissenter 0
- adjective dissentient dissenting, esp. from the majority opinion 0
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Origin of dissentient
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin dissentient- (stem of dissentiēns, present participle of dissentīre), equivalent to dissenti- (see dissent) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Dissentient
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dissentient popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dissentient usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissentient
adj dissentient
- inimical — adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
noun dissentient
- oddball — a person or thing that is atypical, bizarre, eccentric, or nonconforming, especially one having beliefs that are unusual but harmless.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- separatist — a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church.
- sectary — a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic.
adjective dissentient
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- disconsonant — Not consonant; discordant.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
Antonyms for dissentient
adj dissentient
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
noun dissentient
- conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
- orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
adjective dissentient
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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