Dogmatic: meaning, definitions and examples
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dogmatic
[ dɒɡˈmætɪk ]
in debate
inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
Synonyms
arrogant, authoritative, opinionated
Examples of usage
- He gives his opinions in a dogmatic manner, refusing to consider any alternative viewpoints.
- She was criticized for her dogmatic approach to the issue, unwilling to listen to opposing arguments.
religion
relating to dogma, doctrine, or a set of beliefs that are accepted as authoritative by a religious group
Synonyms
doctrinaire, dogmatical, orthodox
Examples of usage
- The church's dogmatic teachings were followed without question by the devout members.
- He was known for his dogmatic interpretation of the scriptures, which caused controversy among the congregation.
Translations
Translations of the word "dogmatic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dogmático
🇮🇳 दुराग्रही
🇩🇪 dogmatisch
🇮🇩 dogmatis
🇺🇦 догматичний
🇵🇱 dogmatyczny
🇯🇵 教条的な
🇫🇷 dogmatique
🇪🇸 dogmático
🇹🇷 dogmatik
🇰🇷 독단적인
🇸🇦 عقائدي
🇨🇿 dogmatický
🇸🇰 dogmatický
🇨🇳 教条的
🇸🇮 dogmatičen
🇮🇸 kreddufastur
🇰🇿 догматикалық
🇬🇪 დოგმატური
🇦🇿 dogmatik
🇲🇽 dogmático
Word origin
The word 'dogmatic' originated from the Greek word 'dogmatikos', which means 'pertaining to doctrines'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term is often used in a negative context to describe someone who asserts their beliefs as absolute truths without room for discussion or debate.
See also: dog, doggedly, doggy, doghouse, dogma, dogs, underdog.