Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

dissentious

[dih-sen-shuhs] / dɪˈsɛn ʃəs /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“What’s the matter, you dissentious rogues?” she snarls at the plebeians as she takes the stage for the first time.

From Seattle Times Oct. 24, 2017

Although Ms. Behbahani rejected political ideologies, her work became increasingly dissentious after the Islamic revolution that installed Ayatollah Khomeini.

From Washington Post

The resulting appearance of dissentious sound and fury is, she says, simply a sign of the government's self-confident strength: democracy in action.

From Time Magazine Archive

What's the matter you dissentious rogues That rubbing the poore Itch of your Opinion, Make your selues Scabs 2.Cit.

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

After his death, the dissentious Judith and Ann used to side against me: “He’s no good, Judith,” Ann preached vehemently.

From Voices from the Past by Paul Alexander Bartlett




Vocabulary lists containing dissentious


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training