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
Known for his bold and opinionated nature, his silence raised eyebrows and fueled speculation.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
My mom was funny, opinionated and unapologetically herself.
—Erica Reitman, People.com, 10 May 2025
Sandwich shops tend to be a highly opinionated subject.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
My mom was funny, opinionated and unapologetically herself.
—Erica Reitman, People.com, 10 May 2025
Sandwich shops tend to be a highly opinionated subject.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
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One of the people that is most stubborn in their support of these spendy projects is Senator Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Among the holdouts are members of the SALT Caucus, who have been adamant that any deal from the Senate that does not match the one that passed the House is dead on arrival.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has been adamant his tariffs will bring factory jobs back to American shores.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Harvard is too hubristic, too fat and prosperous, too insular, too aloof, and too dogmatic to admit that it’s erred ...—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
28 June 2025
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Nobody should be shocked that someone as dogmatic as Greta Thunberg failed to reach a sudden moral epiphany about Zionism by the end of her journey.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 June 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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