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opinionated

American  
[uh-pin-yuh-ney-tid] / əˈpɪn yəˌneɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.

    Synonyms:
    stubborn, bigoted, biased, prejudiced
opinionated British  
/ əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. holding obstinately and unreasonably to one's own opinions; dogmatic

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Other Word Forms

  • nonopinionated adjective
  • nonopinionatedness noun
  • opinionatedly adverb
  • opinionatedness noun
  • overopinionated adjective
  • overopinionatedly adverb
  • overopinionatedness noun
  • unopinionated adjective

Etymology

Origin of opinionated

1595–1605; obsolete opinionate to possess or form an opinion ( opinion, -ate 1 ) + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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To that end, here are my highly personal and highly opinionated predictions for 2026.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

In today’s market, there is a demand for opinionated conflict, and these influencers are always there to supply it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

In 1995, Whale went back to radio with an opinionated late-night phone-in on Talk Radio.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Both need their show to thrive; they’re insecure, if opinionated people, who crave approval and ultimately make each other better, though they’ll only occasionally admit it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

Mozelle and Onzelle were twin sisters—they were also colorful, opinionated talkers who could be bracingly direct.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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