opinion

/ə'pinjən/
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opinion

People often have different opinions about art.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A personal belief or judgment: A view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter. It is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
    • A formal statement of reasons for a judgment given by a judge or court: The part of a judicial decision that explains the legal reasoning behind the ruling.
    • The beliefs or views of a group: The collective views or sentiments of the public or a specific group of people.
    • A professional estimate or advice: A formal judgment or appraisal given by an expert in a particular field.
Examples of Usage
  • Personal Belief:
    • In my opinion, the film was excellent.
    • She asked for his opinion on the new design.
  • Judicial Statement:
    • The judge wrote a dissenting opinion.
    • The court's opinion was published in the legal journal.
  • Public Sentiment:
    • Public opinion is strongly against the policy.
    • The poll measures voter opinion.
  • Expert Judgment:
    • I need a second medical opinion before the surgery.
Advanced Usage
  • To be of the opinion that...: To hold a specific belief or view.
    • I am of the opinion that we should wait for more data.
  • A matter of opinion: Something that is not a fact and about which people can have different views.
    • Whether this is the best strategy is a matter of opinion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Opinionated (adj): Holding very strong opinions and being unwilling to change them.
    • He is too opinionated to listen to other views.
  • Opinion poll (n): A survey of public opinion.
    • The latest opinion poll shows a shift in support.
Synonyms
  • View: A particular way of considering a matter.
  • Belief: A feeling of being sure that something exists or is true.
  • Judgment: An opinion or decision formed after careful thought.
  • Sentiment: A view or attitude toward a situation.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • To have a high/low opinion of someone/something: To think very well or very poorly of someone or something.
    • I have a very high opinion of her work ethic.
    • He has a low opinion of modern art.
Related Idioms
  • In my humble opinion (IMHO): A phrase used, often online, to preface a statement of one's view, suggesting modesty.
    • IMHO, the original version was better.
  • Difference of opinion: A disagreement.
    • We had a difference of opinion about how to proceed.
opinion

People often have different opinions about art.

Noun
  1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    • his impression of her was favorable
    • what are your feelings about the crisis?
    • it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
    • I had a feeling that she was lying
  2. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
  3. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
    • opinions are usually written by a single judge
  4. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
    • he asked for a poll of public opinion
  5. a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
    • his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
  6. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
    • my opinion differs from yours
    • I am not of your persuasion
    • what are your thoughts on Haiti?