opinioned

adjective

Definition of opinionednext
as in opinionated
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a theater critic who is notorious for his scathingly opinioned reviews

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinioned
  1. opinionated
  2. stubborn
  3. adamant
Adjective
  • Such opinionated defenses of the press still ring true today.
    — Heather Hendershot, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • Maher helped create the opinionated political host, but by now has lived long enough to resent the purified partisan marketplace that followed.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
Definition of opinionated
Adjective
  • Have a stubborn stain or lingering odor somewhere in your home?
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Dart completed a checkdown to running back Devin Singletary for short gain after a false start, although Carter was adamant he should have been credited with a sack after beating Thomas.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • That’s because Warsh has been adamant about not wanting to broadcast his views on where interest rates should.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of adamant
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“Opinioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinioned. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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