open dissent
/ˈoʊpən dɪsˈɛnt/ · oʊ.pən.disˈɛnt
noun
- A public or outspoken disagreement or opposition, often to a policy, decision, or idea. The open dissent among the team members led to a heated discussion during the meeting.
- A lack of agreement or conformity, often expressed openly or freely. The open dissent in the community was evident in the numerous protests and petitions against the new development plan.
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Did you know? The phrase 'open dissent' is often used in academic and professional settings to describe a situation where individuals or groups express their disagreements or opposition openly and freely, without fear of retribution or censorship.