dogmatically
dogmatically — adverb
1. used to describe how someone presents personal opinions as absolute facts, refus
used to describe how someone presents personal opinions as absolute facts, refusing to discuss or consider evidence from other points of view
Ritu argued dogmatically, refusing to hear any other suggestions.
argue + dogmatically (manner adverb with speech verb)
The professor stated dogmatically that his theory could not contain any errors.
state + dogmatically + that-clause
Imani declared dogmatically that her proposal was the only one worth considering, cutting off debate.
João declared dogmatically at the town hall that the new policy would solve every issue.
Stefan spoke dogmatically about the economy, ignoring the data that contradicted his claims.
- dictatorially
stronger negative connotation, suggesting abuse of authority; 'bossed the team around dictatorially'
- rigidly
focuses on unwillingness to change or adapt, not necessarily about asserting opinions
- arrogantly
overlaps but emphasises a superior attitude more than unwillingness to consider evidence
- openly
suggests willingness to hear different ideas and change one's mind
- tentatively
suggests expressing ideas as possibilities rather than certainties
文法句型
verb + dogmatically
dogmatically + verb
用法筆記
Commonly used in a critical way to describe someone who refuses to consider other viewpoints. The adverb most often modifies verbs of speaking (state, argue, claim, declare), believing, or writing.
常見錯誤
dogmatically — adjective
- dogmaticallypositive
- more dogmaticallycomparative
- most dogmaticallysuperlative
1. tending to state one's beliefs as undeniably true, rejecting alternative positio
tending to state one's beliefs as undeniably true, rejecting alternative positions or contradictory information
Obi is a dogmatic person who never changes his mind, even when shown new evidence.
dogmatic + person (describing a personality trait)
Beatrix rejected the dogmatic views of her old teacher and began asking her own questions.
dogmatic views (collocation with opinions/beliefs)
Nikhil's dogmatic management style made junior staff in Mumbai afraid to share new ideas.
Ms. Evelyn's dogmatic way of teaching chemistry left her students too scared to ask questions.
- opinionated
similar meaning but slightly less formal; both suggest strong views, but 'opinionated' is less severe about rejecting evidence
- inflexible
focuses on unwillingness to change, without the element of stating opinions as facts
- doctrinaire
more formal and political; suggests rigidly applying a set of abstract principles without regard for practical circumstances
- open-minded
willing to consider new ideas and change one's opinion
- flexible
able to adapt one's views when presented with new information
文法句型
dogmatic + noun
be + dogmatic
too dogmatic
用法筆記
More negative than confident or assertive — it implies unreasonable certainty and a refusal to listen. The subject is often a person, but can also be an abstract noun (dogmatic attitude, dogmatic belief, dogmatic system).