opinionatedness

noun

1
as in obdurateness
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion guests on that political talk show seem to be far more prized for their uninhibited opinionatedness than for any trace of reasonableness

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2
as in bigotry
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices in matters of religion, she seems to confuse self-righteous opinionatedness with godly devotion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionatedness
  1. persistence
  2. bigotry
  3. persistency
  4. intolerance
  5. resolve
  6. prejudice
  7. intransigence
  8. dogmatism
Noun
  • Stewart's persistence eventually paid off, and he was sent to England in late 1943 with the 445th Bombardment Group.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Strategic execution, early partnerships and persistence are the key components to building the momentum needed to reach that tipping point toward widespread adoption.
    — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • In fact, at no point in his broader career has the 31-year-old, who is known for his racist slurs and unabashed bigotry, achieved anything of note.
    — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In our conversation, Nunez pointed to brand campaigns that seem so tone-deaf that they border bigotry.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • Key Takeaways People choose to follow a dairy-free diet because of a milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or personal preference.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some scientists speculate that acetaldehyde might trigger a release of the immune-signalling chemical histamine, leading to alcohol-intolerance symptoms.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intolerance
Noun
  • By the end of the match, a stiffening of resolve meant that Bournemouth’s shot clock had only ticked up to 16.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But when her father pressures her into an unwanted engagement, her resolve is tested.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • In May 2022, the parties signed an agreement dismissing the arbitration without prejudice.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Conley, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, dismissed the case without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and granted the defendants’ sanctions motions.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prejudice
Noun
  • Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters.
    — Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
  • Instead, the courts are dealing with intransigence from the city.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Definition of intransigence
Noun
  • When authenticity becomes uncompromising, candor turns belligerent, consistency becomes rigid, or principled decision-making morphs into dogmatism, even the best intentions can backfire.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of dogmatism
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