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dogmatic

[dawg-mat-ik, dog-] / dɔgˈmæt ɪk, dɒg- /
ADJECTIVE
dictatorial, opinionated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary arrogant assertive categorical emphatic fanatical intolerant obstinate stubborn unequivocal
WEAK
bigoted bullheaded cocksure confident definite despotic determined dictative doctrinaire domineering downright egotistical formal high-and-mighty imperious magisterial narrow-minded obdurate one-sided overbearing peremptory pigheaded prejudiced stiff-necked tenacious tyrannical wrong-headed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous equivocal impartial indefinite vague willing yielding
WEAK
amenable doubtful doubting dubious flexible fluctuating indecisive manageable not positive obedient questioning skeptical submissive uncertain vacillating
ADJECTIVE
based on absolute truth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assertive categorical pragmatic reasoned
WEAK
a priori as a matter of course authoritarian authoritative axiomatic by fiat by natural law by nature canonical deducible deductive derivable doctrinaire doctrinal eternal excathedra formal imperative inevitable on faith oracular orthodox peremptory positive prophetic systematic theoretical unchangeable unerring unqualified
Antonyms
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ambiguous amenable doubtful doubting dubious equivocal flexible fluctuating indecisive manageable not positive obedient questioning skeptical submissive uncertain vacillating

Example Sentences

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People who know Selig described him as buttoned-up and cordial, with a thoughtful rather than dogmatic approach to the legal questions around crypto and prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But he wasn’t dogmatic in any way, he was just trying to do his level best, you know, to do justice.

From Slate • May 9, 2025

Amid the focus on tactically dogmatic coaches such as Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim, Murray said Potter's style was "fluid" and he was not opposed to making changes to formation or tactics during a game.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

The outspoken Goldberg could come across as dogmatic and inflexible, but proved strategic behind the scenes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

“What followers of a genius aren't dogmatic, for heaven’s sake? The Freudians have plenty to be dogmatic about. Freud was a genius.”

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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