1. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
   "Dissentient Catholics faced persecution in 16th century England";
   - recusant
    
2. Disagreeing, especially with a majority
   "The dissentient judge wrote a separate opinion";
   - dissenting, dissident

1. A person who disagrees, especially with a majority
   "The dissentient voiced her opposition to the new policy"

Derived forms: dissentients

See also: negative, unorthodox