1
as in stubborn
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters
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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him
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Recent Examples of opinionated
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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The Myth That Won’t Die: 'Nobody Scrolls' For years, there’s been this stubborn idea in web design that everything important has to be above the fold.—
Talie Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fire signs are assertive, passionate and creative; Earth signs are dependable, stubborn and grounded; Air signs are curious intellectuals with a knack for socializing, and Water signs are known to tap into universal undercurrents, navigating emotions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Yankees have been adamant that Fried’s blister has nothing to do with his struggles.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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However, Noem was adamant that the new black paint update is the deterrent the U.S. needs to secure the Mexican border.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Whether through dogmatic stubbornness or sheer conviction, no manager in the Premier League was more wedded to a single setup than Amorim last season.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hank has always been conservative but not dogmatic Hank has always been a reliable conservative, a Reagan man, but was never dogmatic.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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