1
as in opinioned
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 stubborn
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
Hamlin is the uber-talented and equally opinionated elder statesman of the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Those mourning him remember a man who could be opinionated and controversial, from his criticism of DEI to his remarks on race and Civil Rights leaders.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Eleanor is opinionated, lonely, frustrated, and scared, giving Squibb a rich palette from which to paint.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
With the litigation settlement, there will be no power sharing among a group of diversely opinionated siblings.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Those mourning him remember a man who could be opinionated and controversial, from his criticism of DEI to his remarks on race and Civil Rights leaders.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Eleanor is opinionated, lonely, frustrated, and scared, giving Squibb a rich palette from which to paint.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
With the litigation settlement, there will be no power sharing among a group of diversely opinionated siblings.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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That tone—of pain, of surprise, of a stubborn refusal to be reduced or diminished—is everywhere in it.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the stain is stubborn, add a few drops of dish soap to the water and vinegar mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The attorney general was adamant that if Running Fence broke the law, workers would be arrested and jailed, and contractors would lose their licenses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lownie is adamant that their friendship dates back to 1991.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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