Under protest
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Reluctant Compliance
Use 'under protest' to express that you're complying with something but with reluctance or resistance.
She attended the meeting under protest, feeling it was a waste of time.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Overtones
Conveys feelings of frustration or annoyance; not just disagreeing, but also upset about it.
He completed the assignment under protest, annoyed by the short deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Disagreement
Even without openly arguing, using 'under protest' implies you don't agree with the decision.
They accepted the policy change under protest.
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