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
Known for his bold and opinionated nature, his silence raised eyebrows and fueled speculation.
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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
Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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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
Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Economists also will keep an eye on shelter prices, which have been a stubborn component keeping readings higher.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But Galkin is adamant that because their focus was always the victims, Kohberger’s plea deal only changed one thing.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The call came on what was the hottest day of the year in the U.K., but staff were adamant Moo needed picking up, much to Ford's mild annoyance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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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 22 Jul. 2025.
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