Dissentiently

/dɪˈsɛnʃəntli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that expresses disagreement or dissent; with opposition to prevailing opinion.

Etymology

From dissentient plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Shows how an adjective describing disagreement becomes an adverb describing the manner of disagreeing.

Kelly Says

When someone votes 'dissentiently' in a formal body, they're not just disagreeing—they're officially, formally, and publicly putting their disagreement on record for history!

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