opinionated — having strong opinions and expressing them forcefully, often without considering other viewpoints
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having strong opinions and expressing them forcefully, often without considering other viewpoints
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- Sarah's opinionated cat somehow always wins arguments about which chair belongs to whom.
- The opinionated food critic gave the restaurant zero stars because they didn't serve his favorite childhood cereal.
- During the meeting, the opinionated board member dismissed every proposal without proper consideration.
opinionated
ADJECTIVE[/əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/]
having strong opinions and expressing them forcefully, often without considering other viewpoints
He's so opinionated that he interrupts everyone at the dinner table.
Too opinionated about dated ideas, blind to what was newly created!
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Origin
The word emerged in the 16th century by combining 'opinion' (from Latin opinio, meaning 'belief or judgment') with the suffix '-ated' (denoting a quality or state). Originally neutral in meaning, it gradually acquired negative connotations over time, referring to someone stubbornly adhering to their own views.
Breakdown
opinion (from Latin opinio, 'belief, judgment') + -ated (suffix indicating possession of a quality or characteristic, 'having the nature of'). The suffix transforms the noun into an adjective describing someone characterized by strong opinions.
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📝Examples
“Sarah's opinionated cat somehow always wins arguments about which chair belongs to whom.”
“The opinionated food critic gave the restaurant zero stars because they didn't serve his favorite childhood cereal.”
“During the meeting, the opinionated board member dismissed every proposal without proper consideration.”
“My opinionated GPS refuses to admit when it's wrong and keeps insisting I turn left into a lake.”
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