📖doctrinaire

adjective
/ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

Meaning

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

Example Sentences

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

Synonyms

dogmatic, rigid, inflexible, theoretical, uncompromising

Antonyms

flexible, pragmatic, practical

Collocations

doctrinaire views, doctrinaire approach, doctrinaire position

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