dogmatic

/dɒɡˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /dɔːɡˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /dȯg-ˈma-tik däg-/ (ame, mw)

dogmatic — adjective

  • dogmaticpositive
  • more dogmaticcomparative
  • most dogmaticsuperlative

1. stating personal opinions as though they are the only possible truth, and refusi

1.形容詞B2
釋義

stating personal opinions as though they are the only possible truth, and refusing to listen to other views or any evidence that goes against them

例句

Eleni's dogmatic approach to the project left no room for her team's ideas.

Kwame grew dogmatic about nutrition after reading one book on the topic.

dogmatic about + topic

同義詞
  • opinionated

    less formal; an opinionated person freely expresses strong views but may still listen to others

  • doctrinaire

    more academic; implies rigid loyalty to a specific theory or ideology

  • inflexible

    broader in scope; can describe any unwillingness to change, not only in matters of belief

反義詞
  • open-minded

    willing to consider different views and adjust one's own position

  • flexible

    able to adapt and change one's opinions when presented with new evidence

文法句型

dogmatic about + noun

用法筆記

Always carries a negative judgement. Calling a person or their statements dogmatic is a criticism, not a neutral description.

常見錯誤

❌She was pragmatic about her beliefs, refusing to listen to anyone.
✅She was dogmatic about her beliefs, refusing to listen to anyone.
💡'pragmatic' means practical and realistic; 'dogmatic' means rigidly certain and closed to other views.
❌I admire how dogmatic you are about your principles.
✅I admire how principled you are.
💡'dogmatic' is always negative; use 'principled' or 'steadfast' when you mean firmness as a good quality.