opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd 

: firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions

… focus groups, which tend to be dominated by the loudest and most opinionated people …

—James Surowiecki

opinionatedly adverb

opinionatedness noun

Synonyms of opinionated

• opinioned
• opinionative
• stubborn
• adamant

Examples of opinionated in a Sentence

an articulate and opinionated critic

People don't expect such opinionated commentary in what is supposed to a news article.

Recent Examples on the Web

Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile. —Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026

Very strong minded, very opinionated, but a good person. —Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026

Investors have been unusually opinionated about the outlook for stocks for more than 18 months. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

opinionate "grounded on opinion, opinionated" (from opinion + -ate entry 3) + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing opinionated

• self-opinionated

Rhymes for opinionated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated

Kids Definition

opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd 

: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly