opinion
/ə'pinjən/
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Definition
- 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.
Noun
- 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
- the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
- opinions are usually written by a single judge
- a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
- he asked for a poll of public opinion
- 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
- 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?