opinionated
adjective
opin·ion·at·ed
ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd 
: firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions
… focus groups, which tend to be dominated by the loudest and most opinionated people …—
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opinionatedly
adverb
opinionatedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of opinionated in a Sentence
an articulate and opinionated critic
People don't expect such opinionated commentary in what is supposed to a news article.
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Google’s message board debate reflects long-simmering tension between Google’s opinionated employees and executives trying to tame the company’s sometimes freewheeling culture.
—Nico Grant, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In moments that casually transcend reality, Rudy has conversations with his opinionated puppet Diego, an alter ego for the artist, about his lack of direction and convoluted love life.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
But, not surprisingly, that doesn’t stop the famously loud and opinionated basketball dad from making his opinion known.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Widely praised for his more reflective and opinionated turn, Kimmel seemed to be entering a new stage in front of our eyes — still funny but also warmer and unguarded.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, the presence of an overbearing and opinionated person may be throwing off your thought process.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
When Frasier premiered on Sept. 16, 1993, television audiences had grown well-accustomed to Kelsey Grammer's opinionated, persnickety psychiatrist from his time on Cheers (1982–1993).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2023
Your very opinionated, independent and annoyed tween will flop on the couch next to you and want to cuddle after a long day or will become whiny and needy at seemingly strange times.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
She’s been called out for being too real, too drunk, too opinionated, too religious, too crazy, too silly, too serious, too conservative, too transparent, too alone and just too online.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023
Nico Grant, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In moments that casually transcend reality, Rudy has conversations with his opinionated puppet Diego, an alter ego for the artist, about his lack of direction and convoluted love life.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
But, not surprisingly, that doesn’t stop the famously loud and opinionated basketball dad from making his opinion known.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Widely praised for his more reflective and opinionated turn, Kimmel seemed to be entering a new stage in front of our eyes — still funny but also warmer and unguarded.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, the presence of an overbearing and opinionated person may be throwing off your thought process.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
When Frasier premiered on Sept. 16, 1993, television audiences had grown well-accustomed to Kelsey Grammer's opinionated, persnickety psychiatrist from his time on Cheers (1982–1993).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2023
Your very opinionated, independent and annoyed tween will flop on the couch next to you and want to cuddle after a long day or will become whiny and needy at seemingly strange times.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
She’s been called out for being too real, too drunk, too opinionated, too religious, too crazy, too silly, too serious, too conservative, too transparent, too alone and just too online.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinionated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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opinionated
adjective
opin·ion·at·ed
ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd
: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly
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