dogmatist

/'dɔgmətist/
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dogmatist

A dogmatist refuses to consider any new evidence during the debate.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who asserts their opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner without evidence: A dogmatist is someone who presents their beliefs or doctrines as unquestionably true, often dismissing other viewpoints.
    • A stubborn adherent to a specific set of principles or doctrines: A dogmatist rigidly follows a particular dogma or set of beliefs, showing inflexibility.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • In the debate, he was a true dogmatist, refusing to consider any evidence that contradicted his theory.
    • The political movement was led by dogmatists who tolerated no dissent from their ideology.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a dogmatist about something": To be rigidly and arrogantly certain about a particular subject.
    • She is such a dogmatist about nutrition that she dismisses all scientific studies that don't align with her personal beliefs.
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.
  • Dogmatic (adj): Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true; opinionated.
    • His dogmatic attitude made collaboration difficult.
  • Dogmatism (n): The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
    • The professor warned against the dangers of dogmatism in scientific inquiry.
Synonyms
  • Doctrinaire: A person who seeks to apply a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
  • Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
  • Bigot: A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to their own opinions and prejudices.
Antonyms
  • Skeptic: A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
  • Pragmatist: A person who is guided more by practical considerations than by theory or dogma.
  • Open-minded person: A person willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To be dogmatic": This adjectival phrase describes the characteristic behavior of a dogmatist.
    • It's hard to have a discussion with someone who is so dogmatic.
dogmatist

A dogmatist refuses to consider any new evidence during the debate.

Noun
  1. a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions

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