All dogmatic synonyms
dogΒ·matΒ·ic
D d adj dogmatic
- reasoned β based on reason: a carefully reasoned decision.
- stubborn β unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- fanatical β motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- categorical β If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- assertive β Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
- unequivocal β not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
- obstinate β firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- arbitrary β If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- intolerant β not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- arrogant β Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- pragmatic β of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
- prophetic β of or relating to a prophet: prophetic inspiration.
- systematic β having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- theoretical β given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- unchangeable β liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- unerring β not erring; not going astray or missing the mark: The captain set an unerring course for home.
- unqualified β not qualified; not fit; lacking requisite qualifications: unqualified for the job.
- as a matter of course β If you do something as a matter of course, you do it as part of your normal work or way of life.
- deductive β Deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions logically from other things that are already known.
- doctrinal β of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine: a doctrinal dispute.
- bigoted β Someone who is bigoted has strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions and will not change them, even when they are proved to be wrong.
- bullheaded β blindly stubborn; headstrong
- cocksure β Someone who is cocksure is so confident and sure of their abilities that they annoy other people.
- confident β If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- definite β If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- despotic β If you say that someone is despotic, you are emphasizing that they use their power over other people in a very unfair or cruel way.
- determined β If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- doctrinaire β a person who tries to apply some doctrine or theory without sufficient regard for practical considerations; an impractical theorist.
- domineering β inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
- downright β thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
- formal β being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- imperious β domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- magisterial β of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative; weighty; of importance or consequence: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.
- narrow-minded β having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
- obdurate β unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
- one-sided β considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.
- overbearing β domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- peremptory β leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
- pigheaded β stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
- prejudiced β an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
- tenacious β holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
adjective dogmatic
- rigid β stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- inflexible β not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- unbending β not bending or curving; inflexible; rigid.
- strict β characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals.
- intransigent β refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible.
- narrow β of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- fixed β fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- dictatorial β Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- opinionated β obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.