dogmatic
/dɔg'mætik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving dogma: Pertaining to a set of principles or doctrines laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
- Asserting opinions in an arrogant manner: Characterized by the expression of personal opinions as if they are certainly correct and beyond dispute, often without consideration of evidence.
Usage
- Used to describe a person, statement, attitude, or approach that is rigidly authoritative and not open to discussion or doubt.
- Often carries a negative connotation, implying inflexibility and intolerance of other viewpoints.
Examples
- Adjective:
- His dogmatic insistence on the old rules prevented any meaningful discussion of new ideas.
- The professor's lectures were interesting but too dogmatic; he never allowed students to question his theories.
- A dogmatic interpretation of the text leaves no room for alternative perspectives.
Advanced Usage
- "to be dogmatic about something": to be rigidly and arrogantly certain about a particular belief or principle.
- She is dogmatic about her dietary choices and criticizes anyone who eats differently.
Variants and Related Words
- Dogmatically (adverb): In a dogmatic manner.
- He argued dogmatically, refusing to listen to any counterarguments.
- Dogmatism (noun): The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
- His dogmatism made collaboration with other researchers impossible.
Synonyms
- Doctrinaire: Seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
- Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
- Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
- Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often leading to dogmatic statements.
Antonyms
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas.
- Flexible: Ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.
- Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
Related Phrases
- Dogmatic assertion: A statement presented as an undeniable truth without proof.
- His argument was based on dogmatic assertions rather than factual evidence.
Adjective
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relating to or involving dogma
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dogmatic writings
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of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
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characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
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