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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2
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
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.
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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
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
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
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
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
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Since camp got underway, he's been adamant that winning games is far more important than his personal stats.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Liverpool communicated an interest in acquiring the Sweden international for around £120m, though Newcastle have been adamant for months that Isak is not for sale.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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One legitimate worry is that some people will be dogmatic and unyielding when courteously informed that AI is not sentient.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 July 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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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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