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opinionated

/əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/
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Adverb:opinionatedly
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• adjective

1

Characterized by conceited assertiveness and an unwillingness to alter one's strongly held beliefs or views despite contrary evidence.

Example

"The columnist was known for his opinionated commentary on local politics, which frequently sparked debate among readers."

2

Designed to enforce a specific set of conventions and architectural choices rather than offering unrestricted configuration options (of software frameworks or development tools).

Example

"Developers often choose an opinionated web framework to speed up initial setup and maintain consistent code structure across large teams."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'opinionated' is sometimes used neutrally in informal speech to describe someone who simply holds strong views, in standard usage it carries a distinctly critical connotation of being stubbornly dogmatic and unwilling to listen to others.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the noun 'opinion' combined with the participial suffixes '-ate' and '-ed', patterned after earlier Latinate adjectives.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opinionated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opinionated
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