opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd 

: firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions

… focus groups, which tend to be dominated by the loudest and most opinionated people …

—James Surowiecki

opinionatedly adverb

opinionatedness noun

Synonyms

• doctrinaire
• dogmatic
• dogmatical
• opinionative
• opinioned
• pontifical
• self-opinionated

Examples of opinionated in a Sentence

an articulate and opinionated critic

People don't expect such opinionated commentary in what is supposed to a news article.

Recent Examples on the Web

Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children. —Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024

Clement shares his rectory with his opinionated and fearless widowed mother and two dachshund dogs. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024

Reynier has been an opinionated and passionate presence in the spirits industry over the years, starting with his revival of Bruichladdich on the Scottish island of Islay in 2000. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024

Spens goes further by describing this person as an opinionated interpreter between the business and technical ends of the spectrum. —Rachel Curry, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

opinionate "grounded on opinion, opinionated" (from opinion + -ate entry 3) + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing opinionated

• self-opinionated

Kids Definition

opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd 

: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly