Definition

A person who strongly believes in their opinions and ideas, often refusing to consider other viewpoints.

Example

The dogmatist refused to listen to any arguments that contradicted his beliefs.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real dogmatist?

Yeah, I know one who always insists he's right about everything.

It's frustrating when someone is such a dogmatist that they won't even listen to other opinions.

Totally! It makes conversations feel so one-sided.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dogmatist → It is formed from "dogma" (from Greek "dogma", meaning opinion or belief) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A dogmatist is a person who holds strong beliefs or opinions, often without consideration for evidence or alternative viewpoints.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who holds strong 'opinions' ('dogma') and is a 'person' ('-ist') who adheres to those beliefs, which helps you remember that a dogmatist is someone who firmly believes in their opinions.

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