opinionated

adjective

opin·ion·at·ed | \ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd

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Definition of opinionated

: 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

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

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This former first lady is quite stylish, a bit opinionated, yes, but dazzling and smart. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Some story pitches for the Obamas and Netflix," 8 June 2018 After all, France and Belgium are huge hubs for dance music, and DJs are nothing if not opinionated. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "DJ Snake, Dimitri Vegas & More React to France's World Cup Win Over Belgium," 10 July 2018 Zines are weird, funny, serious, opinionated, personal – and can deal with controversial subjects. — Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The largest independent LGBTQ zine collection is stored in a Riverwest basement, and you can see some of it online," 9 July 2018 The two were introduced by John Gizzi of the conservative media website Newsmax, who Stewart said urged her to connect with the still energetic and highly opinionated Uccello. — Neil Vigdor, courant.com, "Former Hartford Mayor Ann Uccello To Erin Stewart: 'Don't Let Anybody Stop You'," 29 Apr. 2018 Some of this — like putting Pop provocateurs Ai Weiwei and Andy Warhol next to each other — was just personal and opinionated categorization. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A library and an unexpected journey toward household togetherness," 28 June 2018 Cromwell did not relish the idea of having someone undermining his authority in the king’s presence, especially if that someone was a combative and opinionated woman. — Anne Thériault, Longreads, "Queens of Infamy: Anne Boleyn," 25 May 2018 And the feisty and opinionated Anne wouldn’t quietly hide away after being discarded, as Catherine did. — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, "Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the brutal anniversary of a royal beheading," 17 May 2018 This scandal has found the opinionated, hugely confident and unpredictable character in hot water once again. — SI.com, "Ex-Sporting CP President Embroiled in €500,000 Per Year Communications Company Scandal," 10 July 2018

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