undogmatic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not dogmatic; characterized by an open mind and a willingness to consider different ideas and opinions. The word describes a person, attitude, or approach that is not rigidly bound to a fixed set of beliefs, especially in matters of religion, philosophy, or doctrine.
- Unwilling to accept authority or dogma without question. It implies a flexible, inquiring, and tolerant mindset that is free from doctrinal rigidity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her undogmatic approach to teaching encouraged students to think for themselves.
- He is known for his undogmatic views on politics, always open to new evidence.
- The discussion was refreshingly undogmatic, with everyone listening to different perspectives.
Advanced Usage
- "undogmatic inquiry": a method of investigation or study that is not constrained by pre-existing doctrines.
- The scientist's undogmatic inquiry led to a groundbreaking discovery.
- "undogmatic liberalism": a form of liberalism that is flexible and not ideologically rigid.
- His philosophy was one of undogmatic liberalism, adapting to new social realities.
Variants and Related Words
- Undogmatically (adverb): In an undogmatic manner.
- She approached the debate undogmatically, considering all arguments.
- Dogmatic (adjective): The opposite; asserting opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner.
- His dogmatic statements left no room for discussion.
Synonyms
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas.
- Latitudinarian: Allowing latitude in religion; showing broad-mindedness, especially in religious views.
- Flexible: Capable of change or adaptation.
- Broad-minded: Tolerant of different views and standards.
Antonyms
- Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
- Doctrinaire: Seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
- Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
- Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
Related Phrases
- Free from dogma: Not restricted by a set of beliefs.
- His thinking was remarkably free from dogma.
- Non-doctrinaire: Similar to undogmatic; not based on or concerned with theoretical doctrine.
- The group adopted a non-doctrinaire approach to problem-solving.
Adjective
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unwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion)
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