opinion
noun
opin·ion ə-ˈpin-yən 
1
a
: a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
We asked them for their opinions about the new stadium.
b
: approval, esteem
I have no great opinion of his work.
2
a
: belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge
a person of rigid opinions
b
: a generally held view
news programs that shape public opinion
3
a
: a formal expression of judgment or advice by an expert
My doctor says that I need an operation, but I'm going to get a second opinion.
b
: the formal expression (as by a judge, court, or referee) of the legal reasons and principles upon which a legal decision is based
The article discusses the recent Supreme Court opinion.
opinioned
ə-ˈpin-yənd
adjective 
Synonyms
- belief
- conviction
- eye
- feeling
- judgment
- judgement
- mind
- notion
- persuasion
- sentiment
- verdict
- view
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
We asked for their opinions about the new stadium. In my opinion, it's the best car on the market. The article discusses two recent Supreme Court opinions.
Recent Examples on the Web What should our leaders and the press do to shape public opinion? 
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2022 But this is a king who cares what people think, but is unconcerned by opinion polls. Robert Jobson, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2022 McDonald sent her the poll workers’ manual the same day and sought an opinion from Lake County prosecutors on the machines’ manuals. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 One of the big questions is whether the U.S. could have done a better job of publicizing more of the private intelligence on the murder of Europe’s Jews as the details became available, and whether that could have turned public opinion around. Time, 17 Sep. 2022 No digital effects age well for long, or is that just my opinion? Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 In 10 days, Italians will elect a new Parliament in balloting that, if opinion polls prove right, could see Ms. Meloni triumph as part of a center-right electoral alliance and even possibly become Italy’s premier. Vanessa Gera And Jan M. Olsen, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2022 Schumer seems to have outsourced his opinion to Cantwell and Pelosi, who won’t back any measure that infringes on California’s privacy law. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Everybody is obviously entitled to their own opinion. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 See More
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2022 But this is a king who cares what people think, but is unconcerned by opinion polls. Robert Jobson, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2022 McDonald sent her the poll workers’ manual the same day and sought an opinion from Lake County prosecutors on the machines’ manuals. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 One of the big questions is whether the U.S. could have done a better job of publicizing more of the private intelligence on the murder of Europe’s Jews as the details became available, and whether that could have turned public opinion around. Time, 17 Sep. 2022 No digital effects age well for long, or is that just my opinion? Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 In 10 days, Italians will elect a new Parliament in balloting that, if opinion polls prove right, could see Ms. Meloni triumph as part of a center-right electoral alliance and even possibly become Italy’s premier. Vanessa Gera And Jan M. Olsen, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2022 Schumer seems to have outsourced his opinion to Cantwell and Pelosi, who won’t back any measure that infringes on California’s privacy law. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Everybody is obviously entitled to their own opinion. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English opinioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French opinion, borrowed from Latin opīniōn-, opīniō "what or how one thinks about something, expectation, estimation, reputation," from opīn-, base of opīnārī "to hold as an opinion, think, have in mind" (of obscure origin) + -iōn-, -iō, suffix of verbal action
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing opinion
Kids Definition
opinion
noun
opin·ion ə-ˈpin-yən
1
: a belief based on experience and on certain facts but not amounting to sure knowledge
In my opinion you should take the job.
2
: a judgment about a person or thing
She has a high opinion of herself.
3
: a statement by an expert after careful study
He should get an opinion from a lawyer.
Medical Definition
opinion
noun
opin·ion ə-ˈpin-yən
: a formal expression of judgment or advice by an expert
wanted a second opinion on the advisability of performing the operation
Legal Definition
opinion
noun
opin·ion ə-ˈpin-yən
1
a
: a belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge
b
: a formal expression of a judgment or appraisal by an expert see also opinion testimony at testimony compare fact
2
a
: advice or evaluation regarding the legal issues involved in a situation given by an attorney to a client
an opinion of title
called also legal opinion
see also opinion letter at letter sense 1 b
: an advisory opinion issued by an authorized public official (as an attorney general) or a recognized body (as the American Bar Association)
3
a
: the formal written expression by a court or judge of the reasons and principles of law upon which the decision in a case is based compare holding, judgment, ruling
— advisory opinion
: a nonbinding opinion or evaluation of a court or other judicial or quasi-judicial authority or body regarding the effect of the law on a situation that does not present an actual controversy between parties to answer questions which were not brought before this Court would be to issue an advisory opinion — JBC of Wyoming Corp. v. City of Cheyenne, 843 P.2d 1190 (1992)
Note: Advisory opinions are issued especially by administrative agencies and by some state courts. Federal courts are constrained by the U.S. Constitution to deciding only cases or controversies and cannot issue advisory opinions.
— concurring opinion
: an opinion by a judge who agrees with the result in a case but not necessarily with the reasoning used to reach it
— dissenting opinion
: an opinion by a judge who disagrees with the result in a case
— majority opinion
: an opinion in a case that is written by one judge and in which a majority of the judges on the court join
— memorandum opinion
: a brief opinion of a court that announces the result of a case without extensive discussion and that is usually unpublished and cannot be cited as precedent
: an opinion of the U.S. Tax Court that is ordered not to be published but that is authoritative as precedent
a : an opinion of a court that sets forth the court's views or intended decision in a case but does not constitute the judgment
b : an opinion of a court or judge setting forth the conclusions and findings and containing or constituting the actual order, judgment, or decree in the case
— per curiam opinion
: a usually very brief unanimous opinion attributed to the court as a whole and not to any particular judge
— plurality opinion
: an opinion with which a majority of the judges on the court concur in result but not in reasoning
— separate opinion
: an opinion written separately by a judge who dissents or who concurs only in the result of the majority opinion
— slip opinion
: an opinion published in temporary form soon after the decision is rendered
b
: a written explanation for a decision reached by an official (as an arbitrator) presiding over the nonjudicial resolution of a dispute
opinion
noun
1
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge a number of voters expressed the opinion that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, are corrupt Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- belief
- view
- mind
- attitude
- conviction
- feeling
- impression
- sentiment
- judgment
- verdict
- judgement
- perception
- observation
- comment
- notion
- idea
- thought
- advice
- say
- viewpoint
- assumption
- eye
- guess
- suggestion
- decision
- persuasion
- recommendation
- theory
- estimate
- estimation
- remark
- perspective
- conclusion
- presumption
- hypothesis
- stance
- faith
- conjecture
- esteem
- determination
- hunch
- reflection
- concept
- stand
- position
- input
- conception
- take
- standpoint
- credence
- presupposition
- outlook
- surmise
- credit
- slant
- counterview
- angle
- deliverance
- obiter dictum
- shoes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fact
- truth
2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration after reviewing the evidence, the athletic board came to the opinion that the team be disqualified for recruiting violations Synonyms & Similar Words
- decision
- verdict
- conclusion
- judgment
- determination
- judgement
- view
- diagnosis
- resolution
- ruling
- award
- choice
- consensus
- call
- finding
- deliverance
- sentence
- mandate
- belief
- instruction
- decree
- dictate
- conviction
- order
- adjudication
- last word
- disposition
- commandment
- edict
- word
- selection
- sentiment
- option
- say-so
- mind
- directive
- feeling
- behest
- notion
- charge
- doom
- persuasion
- eye
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- draw
- tie
- halt
- stalemate
- deadlock
- standoff
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of opinion are belief, conviction, persuasion, sentiment, and view. While all these words mean "a judgment one holds as true," opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.
each expert seemed to have a different opinion
While in some cases nearly identical to opinion, belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.
a firm belief in her party's platform
The meanings of conviction and opinion largely overlap; however, conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.
the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human
In some situations, the words persuasion and opinion are roughly equivalent. However, persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.
was of the persuasion that everything changes
The words sentiment and opinion can be used in similar contexts, but sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.
her feminist sentiments are well-known
The words view and opinion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, view suggests a subjective opinion.
very assertive in stating his views