opinionative
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Obstinate in your opinions: Describes a person who is stubbornly attached to their own views and unwilling to consider other perspectives. It implies a dogmatic or inflexible attitude.
Usage
- The word "opinionative" is used to characterize a person's manner of holding opinions. It is a formal and somewhat critical term, suggesting that the person's adherence to their views is unreasonable or rigid.
- It typically functions as an adjective modifying a person (e.g., an opinionative individual) or their behavior (e.g., an opinionative stance).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The debate was unproductive because he was too opinionative to listen to any counterarguments.
- Her opinionative nature often led to conflicts during team discussions.
- It is difficult to have a rational conversation with someone so opinionative.
Advanced Usage
- "Opinionative certainty": A state of being unrealistically or stubbornly sure of one's views.
- His opinionative certainty blinded him to the flaws in his own plan.
Variants and Related Words
- Opinionated (adj): This is a much more common synonym with the same core meaning: stubbornly holding to one's own opinions.
- He is known for being fiercely opinionated on political matters.
- Dogmatic (adj): Asserting opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner; less focused on stubbornness and more on authoritative assertion.
- Doctrinaire (adj): Rigidly devoted to theories or doctrines without regard for practicality.
Synonyms
- Stubborn
- Inflexible
- Unbending
- Dogmatic (see note above)
Antonyms
- Open-minded
- Receptive
- Flexible
- Amenable
Notes on Usage
- "Opinionative" is a less frequent variant of the more common adjective "opinionated." In modern usage, "opinionated" is overwhelmingly preferred.
- The term often carries a negative connotation, criticizing a lack of intellectual openness.
Adjective
- obstinate in your opinions