Definition

1. 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

1. obstinate in your opinions