If you say that someone is dogmatic, you are critical of them because they are convinced that they are right, and refuse to consider that other opinions might also be justified.
[disapproval]
Many writers at this time held rigidly dogmatic views.
The regime is dogmatic, and no one dares to express personal opinions.
dogmatically (dɒgmætɪkli, US dɔːg-)adverb [ADVERB with verb]
He applies the Marxist world view dogmatically to all social phenomena.
More Synonyms of dogmatic
dogmatic in British English
(dɒɡˈmætɪk) or dogmatical
adjective
1.
a.
(of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable
b.
(of a person) prone to making such statements
2.
of, relating to, or constituting dogma
dogmatic writings
3.
based on assumption rather than empirical observation
Derived forms
dogmatically (dogˈmatically)
adverb
dogmatic in American English
(dɔgˈmætɪk)
adjective
1.
of or like dogma; doctrinal
2.
asserted a priori or without proof
3.
stating opinion in a positive or arrogant manner
: also dogˈmatical
SIMILAR WORDS: ˌdictaˈtorial
Derived forms
dogmatically (dogˈmatically)
adverb
Word origin
L dogmaticus < Gr dogmatikos
Examples of 'dogmatic' in a sentence
dogmatic
That means you have to be less dogmatic about access technology.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He then might be less dogmatic.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
If we do not prove our thesis, we are dogmatic, not critical.
Christianity Today (2000)
Well he got better as the night went on, calmer, less dogmatic.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
My second uniform is less dogmatic, more feminine, yet still a tad chaste.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
dogmatic
British English: dogmatic ADJECTIVE
If you say that someone is dogmatic, you are critical of them because they are convinced that they are right, and refuse to consider that other opinions might also be justified.
Many writers at this time held rigidly dogmatic views.
American English: dogmatic
Brazilian Portuguese: dogmático
Chinese: 自以为是的
European Spanish: dogmático
French: dogmatique
German: dogmatisch
Italian: dogmatico
Japanese: 独断的な
Korean: 독단적인
European Portuguese: dogmático
Latin American Spanish: dogmático
1 (adjective)
Definition
habitually stating one's opinions in a forceful or arrogant manner
His dogmatic style deflects opposition.
Synonyms
opinionated
He's an opinionated man who always thinks he knows best.
arrogant
an air of arrogant indifference
assertive
an assertive style of management
arbitrary
the arbitrary power of the autocratic state
emphatic
downright
dictatorial
a dictatorial management style
imperious
She gave him a witheringly imperious look.
overbearing
an arrogant and overbearing man
categorical
He issued a categorical denial of all the charges.
magisterial
doctrinaire
forty-five years of doctrinaire Stalinism
obdurate
peremptory
He treated his colleagues in a peremptory manner.
2 (adjective)
Dogmatic socialism does not offer a magic formula.
Synonyms
doctrinal
authoritative
She has an authoritative manner.
categorical
canonical
Caravaggio has finally attained canonical status as an artist.
oracular
ex cathedra
Additional synonyms
in the sense of arbitrary
Definition
without consideration for the wishes of others
the arbitrary power of the autocratic state
Synonyms
dictatorial,
absolute,
unlimited,
uncontrolled,
autocratic,
dogmatic,
imperious,
domineering,
unrestrained,
overbearing,
tyrannical,
summary,
magisterial,
despotic,
high-handed,
peremptory,
tyrannous
in the sense of arrogant
Definition
having an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or ability