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dogmatic

Meaning

Characterized by or given to the promulgation of a particular set of beliefs as if they were established truths.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

I felt frustrated during the meeting because Tom kept making dogmatic statements about how our project should go. He refused to listen to anyone else, speaking very strongly as if his opinions were the only facts, even though we all had different ideas.

My uncle insisted his way of grilling was the only right way. He wouldn't listen to anyone else's ideas. His dogmatic tone made me feel small, as if my own experiences didn't matter at all. I just wanted the conversation to be over.

The meeting grew tense as Marcus interrupted everyone who tried to speak. He refused to consider other viewpoints, insisting his way was the only correct approach. His dogmatic attitude made collaboration impossible, turning what should have been a discussion into a lecture nobody wanted to hear.

My uncle is so dogmatic that he argues pineapple is the only pizza topping worth eating, loudly announcing this at every family dinner. Last Thanksgiving, he argued so strongly, you’d think pineapple facts were carved on stone tablets. Even Grandma hid her pepperoni slices in her napkin.

My friend became quite dogmatic after seeing a squirrel steal his whole sandwich. He now states, as if it were a proven fact, that all squirrels are part of a tiny, furry crime family. He speaks so strongly that I’m afraid to eat nuts in public.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The teacher's dogmatic insistence that her way was the only correct way to solve the math problem left the students feeling frustrated and stifled in their ability to think creatively.

In the heated debate, Professor Jones remained dogmatic, asserting the superiority of his theory as an indisputable truth. His unwavering conviction sparked resentful whispers among his colleagues, who questioned his willingness to entertain alternative viewpoints.

The village was under the control of a dogmatic leader who believed his way was the only way. Anyone who dared to question his authority was met with swift and brutal punishment. The townspeople lived in fear, forced to abide by his strict rules and regulations without question. Dissent was not tolerated, and those who spoke out against him mysteriously disappeared in the dead of night. The air was heavy with the oppressive weight of his beliefs, suffocating any hope of freedom or individuality. The dogmatic ruler's grip on the village grew stronger with each passing day, casting a shadow of terror over its inhabitants.

In the hushed, dimly lit basement, a sinister figure paced, his voice a venomous whisper. "Our dogma shall prevail," he hissed, his eyes glinting with a fanatical zeal. Each word twisted into a sharp, unforgiving blade, dripping with a hateful poison that chilled the listener to the bone.

In the village of Willowbrook, the elders were known for their dogmatic beliefs about the ancient forest that surrounded them. They insisted that no one should ever venture beyond its borders, claiming it was home to dangerous creatures and cursed spirits. But young Elara was curious and dared to defy their strict rules. As she wandered deeper into the forest, she discovered a hidden world of beauty and wonder that contradicted the dogmatic teachings of the elders. She realized that sometimes, blindly following the opinions of others as facts can prevent us from experiencing the truth for ourselves.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

During the meeting, Mark was so dogmatic about his solution that he refused to listen to anyone else. His tone made every suggestion from the team seem pointless, as if his opinion was the only one that could possibly be correct.

I dreaded discussing politics with him. He was so dogmatic, stating his every belief as established fact and refusing to acknowledge any other viewpoint. His unwavering certainty was exhausting and made any real conversation completely impossible, leaving me feeling frustrated and unheard every single time.

The committee meeting devolved into an argument when Marcus declared there was only one correct solution to the problem. His dogmatic tone left no room for discussion, as he stated his preference as absolute truth. The other members exchanged frustrated glances, tired of his refusal to consider alternative approaches that might actually work better.

James became so dogmatic at the dinner table that he simply declared pineapple pizza the only food worth eating, banning dissenters from dessert and assigning house chores according to pepperoni preference. The family was left wondering if dinner had become a pizza-themed parliament under his unyielding rule.

My uncle’s opinions on food were famously dogmatic. He once argued for an hour that ketchup is a smoothie because it’s a blended fruit beverage. His unwavering conviction, presented as scientific fact, left the entire family speechless and cautiously hiding the condiment bottle from his view.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

During the meeting, Karen's dogmatic tone silenced others; she asserted her ideas with unwavering certainty, as if every opinion she voiced was irrefutable fact. Frustration filled the room because her colleagues felt their perspectives were dismissed before they could even contribute to the discussion.

The committee chair’s dogmatic style made deliberation impossible; he presented his speculative opinions as incontrovertible facts. He was wholly impervious to any contrary viewpoint or mitigating evidence, ensuring his predetermined conclusions were the only ones heard, which ultimately invalidated the entire process.

The committee meeting deteriorated when Marcus interrupted yet again, his dogmatic insistence that quarterly reports must always use bar graphs drowning out any discussion. His colleagues exchanged weary glances, having learned that presenting alternative viewpoints only intensified his absolute certainty. Facts and flexibility meant nothing to him.

At dinner parties, Harold is infamously dogmatic, announcing with fervor that pineapple on pizza is culinary heresy, and anyone who disagrees is a gastronomic heathen; his strong opinions delivered so assuredly, you’d think he’d written the Constitution of Taste itself—much to the dismay of pineapple enthusiasts everywhere.

Percival’s dogmatic pronouncements on his parrot’s culinary perspicacity were legend. “Bartholomew finds your hors d'oeuvres rather prosaic,” he’d declare after a squawk, “He unequivocally asserts that only a soupçon of tarragon can elevate this pâté.” The beleaguered bird just wanted a cracker.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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