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opinionated

adjective

ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd

Definition of opinionated

as in opinioned

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters

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as in stubborn

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him

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Recent Examples of opinionated Those walks often include his beloved family cockapoo Benson, though Bailey admits his longtime companion has become a bit more opinionated with age. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Such opinionated defenses of the press still ring true today. — Heather Hendershot, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Maher helped create the opinionated political host, but by now has lived long enough to resent the purified partisan marketplace that followed. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 Authentic, opinionated posts from real people will always outperform polished brand content. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opinionated

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Speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming late last week, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh highlighted his worries about stubborn inflation .

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Knight set up Darby on a table and hit a springboard clothesline on the stubborn announce table.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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