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 …—
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opinionatedly
adverb
opinionatedness
noun
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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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—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Starring Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield, The Neighborhood revolves around a friendly Midwestern white family who moves into a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, CA, clashing with their skeptical, opinionated patriarch neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric the Entertainer).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinionated. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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opinionated
adjective
opin·ion·at·ed
ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd
: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly
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