viewpoint

noun

view·​point ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 

plural viewpoints

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint

The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …

—Marge Piercy

As with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.

—Irvine Welsh

He began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.

—P. G. Wodehouse

Synonyms

• perspective
• outlook

Examples of viewpoint in a Sentence

The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.

Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.

Recent Examples on the Web

Also, my commentary is merely a layman’s viewpoint. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

For example, there's a short chase sequence that plays out a little differently depending on your viewpoint. —Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

More crucially, adaptive leaders prioritize diversity of thought and opinion, seeking out viewpoints beyond their immediate circle, or even the organization. —Lindsay Trout, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025

However, be sure to make time to take in its mountain viewpoints, stunning beaches, and local eateries. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewpoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

viewpoint

noun

view·​point -ˌpȯint 

: point of view