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

• stubborn
• opinioned
• opinionative
• adamant
• dogmatic
• dogmatical

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

The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025

For being such an opinionated, sure person, this is an element in my life that I’ve never been superattached to a yes or no answer. —Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 31 May 2025

In a four-episode arc premiering Wednesday, Rodriguez will play Pietro, a vivacious and opinionated party planner hired to help Genoa City royalty Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) plot out her big birthday bash. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025

Known for his bold and opinionated nature, his silence raised eyebrows and fueled speculation. —Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

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