dissentious

adjective

dis·​sen·​tious di-ˈsen(t)-shəs How to pronounce dissentious (audio)
: characterized by dissension or dissent

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dissentious was in 1560

Dictionary Entries Near dissentious

Cite this Entry

“Dissentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissentious. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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