dogmatic

adjective

dog·mat·ic dȯg-ˈma-tik How to pronounce dogmatic (audio)

däg-

variants or less commonly dogmatical

dȯg-ˈma-ti-kəl How to pronounce dogmatic (audio)

däg-

: characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts

a dogmatic critic

: of or relating to dogma (see dogma)

dogmatically

dȯg-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce dogmatic (audio)

däg-

adverb

dogmaticalness

dȯg-ˈma-ti-kəl-nəs How to pronounce dogmatic (audio)

däg-

noun

Example Sentences

What we are being treated to, clearly, is an extended set of variations on that most ancient of all intellectual chestnuts, the infinite capacity of the professorial mind for the dogmatic and ludicrous misinterpretation of evidence regarding past civilizations.

Peter Green, New Republic, 20 Mar. 2000 The New York Times, dogmatic as always, claimed that "facts and reason, the authority of all dictionaries, and the support of every chronologer and historian that ever lived, to say nothing of the invariable understanding and custom of all lands and ages" underlay its choice of 1901. It spoke dismissively of "the delusion that there is a controversy as to when the twentieth century begins," even as the controversy dragged on in its pages for a year and a half.

Frederic D. Schwarz, American Heritage, December 1999 After absorbing one magazine's strict injunctions on such topics as the number of saucepans to register for and which varieties of flowers hold up best in bouquets, I would move on to another mag, only to find an equal number of equally dogmatic assertions, delivered with equal certainty and often in complete contradiction with the first set.

Ruth Halikman, New Republic, 18 Oct. 1999 She's become so dogmatic lately that arguing with her is pointless. a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study

Recent Examples on the Web Where a playfulness and exuberance pervaded his early films, Mr. Godard gradually became more politically dogmatic.

Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 There’s a cult of dogmatic Dunk fans, snatching up each new Nike release.

Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 For me, her tireless research and dogmatic stance on tradition were affirming as a young Mexican cook and, later, as a food writer and researcher.

Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 July 2022 In less supple, more dogmatic hands, a book like Two Wheels Good might begin to coast a bit on its own self-congratulatory spin, but Rosen pulls off that most wonderful non-fiction trick: making the familiar strange.

Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 29 July 2022 In Tokyo, the philosophy behind listening bars can be somewhat dogmatic: visitors immerse themselves in the music in solitude, leaving little to no room for socializing.

Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Pope Francis has struggled to balance his firm grip on the Catholic hierarchy and his defense of church teaching with his expressed openness to evolving non-dogmatic Catholic traditions.

Fox News, 21 July 2022 In other words, the ruling was rooted in science, putting facts ahead of dogmatic belief and personal biases.

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 11 July 2022 While Documenta Fifteen’s obsession with collectivity can feel, at times, dogmatic and overly repetitive, the show also contains a great deal of magic.

Cassidy George, Vogue, 22 June 2022 See More

dogmatic

adjective

variants also dogmatical

as in opinionated

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study

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opinionated
opinionative
doctrinaire
opinioned
adamant
stubborn
pontifical
rigid
pigheaded
obstinate
unbending
self-opinionated
mulish
implacable
inflexible
pertinacious
obdurate
hardheaded
unyielding
headstrong
self-willed
adamantine
perverse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

undogmatic
latitudinarian
undoctrinaire
receptive
broadminded
open
open-minded

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of dogmatic are dictatorial, doctrinaire, magisterial, and oracular. While all these words mean "imposing one's will or opinions on others," dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions.

dogmatic about what is art and what is not

The words dictatorial and dogmatic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner.

exercised dictatorial control over the office

The words doctrinaire and dogmatic can be used in similar contexts, but doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people.

a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy

The meanings of magisterial and dogmatic largely overlap; however, magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions.

the magisterial tone of his pronouncements

In some situations, the words oracular and dogmatic are roughly equivalent. However, oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism.

a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion

单词	dogmatic
释义	dogmatic adjective dog·mat·ic dȯg-ˈma-tik däg- variants or less commonly dogmatical dȯg-ˈma-ti-kəl däg- 1 : characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts a dogmatic critic 2 : of or relating to dogma (see dogma) dogmatically dȯg-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē däg- adverb dogmaticalness dȯg-ˈma-ti-kəl-nəs däg- noun Synonyms doctrinaire opinionated opinionative opinioned pontifical self-opinionated See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences What we are being treated to, clearly, is an extended set of variations on that most ancient of all intellectual chestnuts, the infinite capacity of the professorial mind for the dogmatic and ludicrous misinterpretation of evidence regarding past civilizations. Peter Green, New Republic, 20 Mar. 2000 The New York Times, dogmatic as always, claimed that "facts and reason, the authority of all dictionaries, and the support of every chronologer and historian that ever lived, to say nothing of the invariable understanding and custom of all lands and ages" underlay its choice of 1901. It spoke dismissively of "the delusion that there is a controversy as to when the twentieth century begins," even as the controversy dragged on in its pages for a year and a half. Frederic D. Schwarz, American Heritage, December 1999 After absorbing one magazine's strict injunctions on such topics as the number of saucepans to register for and which varieties of flowers hold up best in bouquets, I would move on to another mag, only to find an equal number of equally dogmatic assertions, delivered with equal certainty and often in complete contradiction with the first set. Ruth Halikman, New Republic, 18 Oct. 1999 She's become so dogmatic lately that arguing with her is pointless. a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study Recent Examples on the Web Where a playfulness and exuberance pervaded his early films, Mr. Godard gradually became more politically dogmatic. Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 There’s a cult of dogmatic Dunk fans, snatching up each new Nike release. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 For me, her tireless research and dogmatic stance on tradition were affirming as a young Mexican cook and, later, as a food writer and researcher. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 July 2022 In less supple, more dogmatic hands, a book like Two Wheels Good might begin to coast a bit on its own self-congratulatory spin, but Rosen pulls off that most wonderful non-fiction trick: making the familiar strange. Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 29 July 2022 In Tokyo, the philosophy behind listening bars can be somewhat dogmatic: visitors immerse themselves in the music in solitude, leaving little to no room for socializing. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Pope Francis has struggled to balance his firm grip on the Catholic hierarchy and his defense of church teaching with his expressed openness to evolving non-dogmatic Catholic traditions. Fox News, 21 July 2022 In other words, the ruling was rooted in science, putting facts ahead of dogmatic belief and personal biases. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 11 July 2022 While Documenta Fifteen’s obsession with collectivity can feel, at times, dogmatic and overly repetitive, the show also contains a great deal of magic. Cassidy George, Vogue, 22 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology see dogma First Known Use 1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dogmatic dogmatic theology dogmatic theology dogmatic adjective variants also dogmatical as in opinionated given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance opinionated opinionative doctrinaire opinioned adamant stubborn pontifical rigid pigheaded obstinate unbending self-opinionated mulish implacable inflexible pertinacious obdurate hardheaded unyielding headstrong self-willed adamantine perverse Antonyms & Near Antonyms undogmatic latitudinarian undoctrinaire receptive broadminded open open-minded See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of dogmatic are dictatorial, doctrinaire, magisterial, and oracular. While all these words mean "imposing one's will or opinions on others," dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions. dogmatic about what is art and what is not The words dictatorial and dogmatic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner. exercised dictatorial control over the office The words doctrinaire and dogmatic can be used in similar contexts, but doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people. a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy The meanings of magisterial and dogmatic largely overlap; however, magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions. the magisterial tone of his pronouncements In some situations, the words oracular and dogmatic are roughly equivalent. However, oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism. a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion
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dogmatic

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