Opinionated: meaning, definitions and examples

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opinionated

 

[ əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing strong beliefs or judgements

Having or expressing strong beliefs or judgements, especially about what is right or wrong. Opinionated people are often seen as stubborn or uncompromising in their views.

Synonyms

assertive, dogmatic, stubborn

Examples of usage

  • She is very opinionated and never hesitates to share her thoughts on any topic.
  • The politician's opinionated remarks have caused controversy among the public.
  • His opinionated nature sometimes makes it difficult for him to see other points of view.
  • I appreciate her opinionated nature because she is always honest and straightforward.
  • Being opinionated can sometimes lead to conflicts with others who have different beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "opinionated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 opiniático

🇮🇳 राय देने वाला

🇩🇪 meinungsfreudig

🇮🇩 berpendapat keras

🇺🇦 упереджений

🇵🇱 uparty

🇯🇵 意見を持つ

🇫🇷 opiniâtre

🇪🇸 terco

🇹🇷 inatçı

🇰🇷 고집 센

🇸🇦 عنيد

🇨🇿 tvrdohlavý

🇸🇰 tvrdohlavý

🇨🇳 固执的

🇸🇮 trmast

🇮🇸 þrjóskur

🇰🇿 қырсық

🇬🇪 ჯიუტი

🇦🇿 inadkar

🇲🇽 terco

Etymology

The word 'opinionated' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'opinion' with the suffix '-ated', which means 'having the quality of'. The term has been used to describe individuals who are firm in their beliefs and not easily swayed by others' opinions.

See also: opinionation, opinionizing, opinions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,123, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.