dogmatic
dogmatic — adjective
- dogmaticpositive
- more dogmaticcomparative
- most dogmaticsuperlative
1. A person who is dogmatic presents their personal views as unquestionable truths,
A person who is dogmatic presents their personal views as unquestionable truths, refuses to consider evidence that contradicts their position, and shows no willingness to examine alternative perspectives.
Sade's dogmatic belief that her method was the only effective one made group projects very tense.
collocation: dogmatic belief
The manager was so dogmatic about the new software that no one dared to point out its flaws.
so + dogmatic + about + [topic]
Ravindra's dogmatic opinions on vegetarian cooking made dinner parties uncomfortable for guests who brought meat.
After the data was corrected, the director remained dogmatic and insisted the original plan was perfect.
Layla's dogmatic attitude towards politics pushed away friends who held even slightly different views.
- opinionated
less formal; suggests someone who holds strong views but may still listen to arguments
- rigid
broader; describes an unwillingness to change in general, not just in beliefs
- doctrinaire
more formal and political; describes someone who rigidly follows a specific theory or ideology
- inflexible
focuses on the refusal to adapt or compromise rather than on belief certainty
- open-minded
willing to consider new ideas and other people's opinions
- flexible
able to adjust one's approach or beliefs when circumstances change
- receptive
open to new suggestions and information from others
文法句型
be + dogmatic
remain + dogmatic
stay + dogmatic
dogmatic + about + [topic]
dogmatic + [noun: belief, approach, attitude]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the preposition 'about' to specify the topic of the rigid belief (e.g. 'dogmatic about methods', 'dogmatic about rules'). Describes a character trait or a temporary behaviour; actions like insisting, refusing, and rejecting often accompany this adjective in context. Negative connotation in almost all uses.