opinionative

Example Sentences

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In this he but copied the adversary—Parson Endicott, for example—who hated Dissent, perceiving that it rested on self-assertiveness, encouraging unlearned men to be opinionative in error.

From Shining Ferry by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

She knew that she wanted a friend—some one less opinionative than Mr. Fenshawe—to whom she could appeal for help and guidance when difficulties arose.

From The Wheel O' Fortune by Tracy, Louis

The State legislatures would become inquisitive, opinionative, and probably factious.

From North America — Volume 2 by Trollope, Anthony

One is ignorant when one does not know the good of things; opinionative when one rates things by conventional standards; wise when one knows their real good.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton

Oh dear, no; a little egotistical, perhaps—I might even say a little opinionative; but then we all have our faults, and I fancy he will improve greatly on acquaintance.

From Herb of Grace by Carey, Rosa Nouchette