opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce opinionated (audio)
: 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

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.
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What will his very opinionated Jewish family have to say? Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024 Emily and Alfie are once again a thing, though Samuel Arnold, who plays the sassy and opinionated Julien doesn’t think this was the wisest choice. Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024 These are our favorites, from budget-friendly gems to designer finds, according to opinionated editors who have spent countless hours walking in them. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024 For the cover of the August 12, 2024, issue, the cartoonist Roz Chast—who has delighted readers since 1978 with her opinionated and peculiar takes on life’s indignities—gives ice-cream makers some suggestions for new flavors. Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for opinionated 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of opinionated was in 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinionated. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

opinionated

adjective
opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce opinionated (audio)
: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly

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