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dogmatic

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore D words

asserting opinions as undeniable truth, allowing no debate

Word origin: From Greek dogma, opinion or doctrine.

In a sentence

Dogmatic in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing dogmatic in a sentence.

He was so dogmatic that he refused to consider any counterevidence.

His dogmatic insistence on a single methodology left no room for the students to test alternatives.

Synonyms
opinionateddoctrinaireassertive
Antonyms
open-mindedflexibleskeptical
Usage & nuance

Using “dogmatic” well

Dogmatic carries a negative tone, suggesting rigid certainty that brooks no questioning, unlike a neutrally confident stance. It often modifies tone, assertion, or belief.

Common questions

Questions about “dogmatic

Dogmatic (adjective) means asserting opinions as undeniable truth, allowing no debate
Here is dogmatic used in an example sentence: "He was so dogmatic that he refused to consider any counterevidence." Another example: "His dogmatic insistence on a single methodology left no room for the students to test alternatives."
Common synonyms for dogmatic include opinionated, doctrinaire, assertive.
Antonyms of dogmatic include open-minded, flexible, skeptical.
Clusters with opinionated, doctrinaire, and assertive in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms open-minded, flexible, and skeptical are common answer choices in opposing-cue sentences.
Yes. Dogmatic is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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