dogmatical

Thân thiện

A dogmatical speaker refused to consider any other viewpoint.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Asserting opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner without proof: Characterized by the positive, often arrogant, assertion of opinions or doctrines, especially of a religious or philosophical nature, as if they are certainly true and beyond dispute, without providing or requiring proof.
   • Pertaining to dogma; doctrinaire: Relating to or of the nature of a dogma; inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • His dogmatical tone made it impossible to have a rational debate. (He asserted his views as absolute truth, shutting down discussion.)
  • The professor's dogmatical approach left no room for student interpretation. (The professor presented the material as unquestionable doctrine.)
  • She rejected his dogmatical assertions, demanding to see the evidence. (She refused to accept his unproven claims stated as fact.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be dogmatical about something": To be unyieldingly certain and authoritative about a particular subject.
  • He is dogmatical about his political beliefs and never listens to opposing views.
• Used to describe a person's manner, attitude, or style of argumentation rather than the content itself. It implies a closed-minded and inflexible approach.

Variants and Related Words

• Dogma (n): A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
  • The church's dogma was established centuries ago.
• Dogmatist (n): A person who asserts opinions in a dogmatic manner; an arrogant, authoritative person.
  • He was known as a dogmatist who tolerated no dissent.
• Dogmatically (adv): In a dogmatic manner.
  • She stated her conclusion dogmatically, ending the conversation.

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.
• Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
• Imperious: Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
• Peremptory: Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.

Antonyms

• Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.
• Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
• Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional.
• Flexible: Willing to change or compromise.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To lay down the law": To assert one's authority or opinions in a dogmatic way.
  • The manager called the meeting just to lay down the law about the new policy.
• "My way or the highway": (Informal idiom) A dogmatical attitude implying that others must either agree completely or leave.
  • His leadership style is "my way or the highway," which stifles innovation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles

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