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Another word for dogmatic

Choosing another word for dogmatic depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.

Usage Example

"The professor was criticized for his doctrinaire approach to economic theory, which left no room for student debate."

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doctrinaire
opinionated
Strong
inflexible
intolerant
rigid
authoritarian
ideological
peremptory
hidebound
emphatic

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or of the nature of a formal religious or philosophical dogma or doctrine.

Usage Example

"The seminary course focused on the historical development of doctrinal theology within the early church."

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doctrinal
Strong
canonical
orthodox
creedal

Opposites of dogmatic

The opposite of dogmatic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undogmatic
open-minded
flexible
receptive
tolerant
heterodox
skeptical
tentative
See all opposites of dogmatic

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