dogmatical
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
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