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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For Baxter and the stubborn Scot, this marked, at last, the reality of war’s end.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Here’s the case for Scorpio: Wednesday is suss, secretive, brooding, vengeful and stubborn.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, Coast Guard officials were adamant that FEMA makes the ultimate decision, and that FEMA’s choices may differ from the Coast Guard’s recommendations.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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However, she’s remained adamant that to pull off paying homage to the famed actress, everything must be done right.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Research has linked intellectual humility with many desirable behaviors, including considering others’ perspectives, being better at conflict resolution and being less dogmatic.—
Lauren Keating,
Scientific American,
21 July 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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