dogmatism
noun
dog·ma·tism
ˈdȯg-mə-ˌti-zəm 
ˈdäg-
1
: the expression of an opinion or belief as if it were a fact : positiveness in assertion of opinion especially when unwarranted or arrogant
2
: a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises
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a man much given to inflexible dogmatism when it came to the role of government in regulating the economy
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For example, a person with strong justice, accountability, courage, drive, and integrity will need strength in dimensions such as temperance, humility, and humanity to exercise the necessary judgment, avoiding self-righteousness and dogmatism.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Catholic Counter-Reformation, which took shape at the Council of Trent from 1545-1563, reinforced dogmatism in its effort to rebuke reformers.
—Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Wishing for McConnell People who have resented McConnell’s dogmatism and partisanship would wish him back if Scott were to succeed him as leader next year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
Playing a Good Hand George P. Shultz rescued the Reagan administration from its dogmatism.
—Robert W. Tucker, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2024
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Catholic Counter-Reformation, which took shape at the Council of Trent from 1545-1563, reinforced dogmatism in its effort to rebuke reformers.
—Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Wishing for McConnell People who have resented McConnell’s dogmatism and partisanship would wish him back if Scott were to succeed him as leader next year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
Playing a Good Hand George P. Shultz rescued the Reagan administration from its dogmatism.
—Robert W. Tucker, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2024
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“Dogmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dogmatism. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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dogmatism
noun
dog·ma·tism
ˈdȯg-mə-ˌtiz-əm
ˈdäg-
: positiveness in expressing one's opinions especially when no supporting evidence is given
dogmatist
noun
-mət-əst
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