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. resolve
  4. intolerance
  5. persistency
  6. prejudice
  7. intransigence
  8. dogmatism
Noun
  • Pathways involve creating multiple strategies to overcome obstacles, enabling adaptability and persistence.
    — Charles E. Owubah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Extracurricular activities help kids build important life skills, including teamwork, persistence, and self-confidence.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • 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
  • The wall of xenophobia and bigotry, turned on its side, can be a table.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • The big story For Beijing, the artificial intelligence race is a story of resolve.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That stint as a free agent, which finally ended when Wrexham, then of third-tier League One, came calling in late October 2024, was not the only time James has had to dig deep into his resolve.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • Thus, feta is considered easier to digest than most other cheeses, even for those with a slight lactose intolerance.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Following the pandemic and resurgence of fascism and brutal deceits, and picking up on the discussions of shame found in My 1980s Gayboy Playlist, Ashby has now focused on indignity and intolerance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of intolerance
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
  • In that sense Cunningham’s view is largely seen as only further marginalizing a trans community already suffering from lack of understanding, prejudice and bullying.
    — Greg Cote August 14, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tempered by generations of poverty, war, and rank prejudice, so many Afghan women refuse to be bowed or broken.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 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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