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Word: Opinionative

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "opinionative" describes someone who is very strong or stubborn about their opinions. This means that a person who is opinionative tends to hold their beliefs firmly and may not easily change their mind, even if presented with different ideas or evidence.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "opinionative" to describe a person who is inflexible or resistant to considering other viewpoints.
• It is often used in a negative or critical context.

Example:

• "My friend is quite opinionative about politics; no matter what evidence I present, he always sticks to his views."

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal or academic discussions, you might say, "Her opinionative nature can hinder productive dialogue during debates."

Word Variants:

• Opinionate (verb): To express or hold opinions strongly.
• Opinionated (adjective): Similar to "opinionative," it describes someone who is very confident in their opinions, often without considering other viewpoints.

Different Meanings:

• While "opinionative" specifically focuses on being obstinate about one's opinions, "opinionated" can sometimes be used more broadly to indicate a strong viewpoint without the same level of stubbornness.

Synonyms:

• Stubborn
• Obstinate
• Dogmatic
• Inflexible
• Arrogant (in the context of opinions)

Idioms:

• "Set in one's ways": This means a person is very fixed in their habits or opinions and is unlikely to change.

Academic

Adjective

1. obstinate in your opinions

Synonyms

• opinionated
• self-opinionated