opinionated

adjective

opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce opinionated (audio)
Synonyms of opinionated
: 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 …—James Surowiecki
opinionatedly adverb
opinionatedness noun

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an articulate and opinionated critic People don't expect such opinionated commentary in what is supposed to a news article.
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Fox presented Bartiromo as a news anchor, and not as one of Fox's increasingly opinionated hosts. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 After 30 years, The View is returning for a milestone season next month on ABC with its panel of opinionated women. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Last night, Los Angeles rapper the Game released his latest album, The Documentary III, a sprawling 24-track epic in which the highly opinionated West Coast rap staple lets a few things off his chest. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 This proprietary database ensures the platform offers genuine, opinionated, and high-taste recommendations rather than regurgitating generic information. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opinionated

Word History

Etymology

opinionate "grounded on opinion, opinionated" (from opinion + -ate entry 3) + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of opinionated was in 1597

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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinionated. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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opinionated

adjective
opin·​ion·​at·​ed ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce opinionated (audio)
: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly
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