Descent means going downwards, a downward slope, or ancestry. Decent means civilized, good, or adequate. Dissent means to argue or a difference of opinion. Descent, Decent, and Dissent There is often confusion over the words descent, decent, and dissent. 1-Descent The noun descent has a few meanings: *The action of descending (i.e., going downwards). exp: The Boeing 737 started its descent from 20,000 feet. *A downhill incline. exp: It features a long, steep descent that is ideal for advanced skiers. *Family origin. exp: She is from Indian descent. 2-Decent The adjective decent means civilized, good or adequate. (It rhymes with recent.) Examples: Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking citizens. That's a decent plate of food. 3-Dissent Dissent can be a noun meaning difference of opinion or a verb meaning to disagree. Examples: The referee has given him a red card for dissent. Acceptance of dissent is the fundamental requirement of a free society...