🗣️Dogmatic

adjective
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/

Meaning

opinionated; rigid in beliefs; inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example Sentences

He has very dogmatic views about politics.

Her dogmatic approach left little room for debate.

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

Synonyms

opinionated, doctrinaire, rigid, inflexible, authoritarian, authoritative, strict, assertive, Rigid, Inflexible, Opinionated
Entry 1
opinionated, doctrinaire, rigid, inflexible, authoritarian
Entry 2
authoritative, rigid, strict, inflexible, assertive
Entry 3
Rigid, Inflexible, Opinionated

Antonyms

flexible, open-minded, tolerant, receptive, Open-minded, Flexible, Receptive
Entry 1
flexible, open-minded, tolerant, receptive
Entry 2
open-minded, flexible, tolerant
Entry 3
Open-minded, Flexible, Receptive

Collocations

dogmatic approach, dogmatic belief, dogmatic person, dogmatic attitude, highly dogmatic, sound dogmatic
Entry 1
dogmatic approach, dogmatic belief, dogmatic person
Entry 2
dogmatic attitude, dogmatic belief, highly dogmatic, sound dogmatic

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