dogmatic

[ dawg-mat-ik, dog- ]

adjective

1. relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal:

   We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.

2. asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated:

   I refuse to argue with someone so dogmatic that he won't listen to reason.

   Synonyms: dictatorial, imperious, arbitrary

dogmatic

/ dɒɡˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. 1. (of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable
   2. (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

• dogˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• dog·mati·cal·ly adverb
• dog·mati·cal·ness noun
• anti·dog·matic adjective
• anti·dog·mati·cal adjective
• anti·dog·mati·cal·ly adverb
• nondog·matic adjective
• nondog·mati·cal adjective
• nondog·mati·cal·ly adverb
• over·dog·matic adjective
• over·dog·mati·cal adjective
• over·dog·mati·cal·ly adverb
• over·dog·mati·cal·ness noun
• undog·matic adjective
• undog·mati·cal adjective
• undog·mati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dogmatic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek dogmatikós, equivalent to dogmat- (stem of dógma dogma ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

“Despite Israel’s violations of U.S. and international law, they refused to back down. And Biden appeared dogmatic and an idealogue when it came to Israel and Zionism.”

From Slate

We take cuisine seriously, but not to the point of being dogmatic.

From Salon

The people of r/Superstonk are dogmatic, unforgiving of alternative views, indulgent of auguries and omens, simultaneously convinced of their righteousness yet constantly fretting about their opponents’ vast and mysterious powers to undermine them.

From Slate

As well as failings on immigration, voters were turned off by the party's "dogmatic" stance on the economy, Mr Davies said.

From BBC

Maistre, on the other hand, fits the dogmatic spirit of their creed.

From Salon

Related Words

• arbitrary
• arrogant
• assertive
• categorical
• emphatic
• fanatical
• intolerant
• obstinate
• stubborn
• unequivocal