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ideological

Meaning

Pertaining to or characteristic of a set of beliefs, doctrines, or principles, especially those of a social, political, or economic group or movement.

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

He felt a deep unease, an almost physical rejection of the ideological pronouncements. It wasn't just disagreement; it was a fundamental clash with the core beliefs that guided his own life. Their principles felt alien, a rigid doctrine he couldn't embrace.

The council members argued fiercely, their faces tight with conviction. Each held a deeply ingrained ideological stance on the new zoning laws, a set of beliefs that dictated their entire approach to community development. They couldn't budge from their principles.

The debate over the new school lunch program was heated. One side worried about costs, the other, about whether it truly reflected their core ideological beliefs of healthy eating and local sourcing. Their deeply held principles clashed, making compromise difficult.

Barnaby's love for polka music was more than just a hobby; it was an entire *ideological* stance. He believed polka was the superior sound, the only music that truly captured the joy of life and the proper way to eat sausages. Anyone disagreeing was, in Barnaby's mind, simply lost.

Barnaby, a squirrel with deeply held ideological beliefs about acorn distribution, once declared that only the fluffiest tails deserved the prime foraging spots. His nutty doctrines caused quite the bushy-tailed brouhaha.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The council meeting devolved into shouting matches. Each side dug in, their positions so rigid, their arguments purely ideological. They weren't discussing facts anymore, just what they believed was right based on their deeply held principles.

The protestor held the worn banner, its faded paint a testament to years of struggle. Their voice, hoarse from shouting, carried the weight of their deeply held ideological convictions. They believed this new zoning law wasn't just about buildings; it was an attack on the very fabric of their community's way of life.

The fervor at the municipal council meeting was palpable. Decades of ingrained, ideological divides between the community garden advocates and the proposed luxury condo developers had finally boiled over, each side passionately defending their vision for the waterfront.

Barnaby's fervent, *ideological* stance on pineapple on pizza was truly something to behold. He'd launch into impassioned speeches, convinced his *ideological* conviction that it was an abomination was the only truth, making his BBQ guests nervously eye the pepperoni.

Bartholomew’s extreme devotion to the principles of competitive toenail clipping made him an ideological zealot. His entire worldview, from sock color to breakfast cereal, was shaped by this singular, peculiar set of beliefs. He once declared war on a neighbor whose pinky toenail was, in Bartholomew’s opinion, tragically misaligned.

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

Their rigid adherence to the same old ideological pronouncements made any compromise impossible. Every discussion devolved into arguments about their core beliefs, leaving no room for practical solutions or empathy. The group’s commitment to their principles seemed to overshadow their ability to connect with anyone outside their circle.

The council meeting grew tense. Their arguments weren't about budget numbers, but about fundamentally different *ideological* stances on how the orbital habitat should be governed. One faction believed in absolute self-determination, while the other prioritized collective security, reflecting deep-seated, conflicting principles guiding their actions.

The old prospector clung fiercely to his ideological stance, believing the ore veins were divinely placed, not geological formations. This unshakeable set of beliefs, deeply rooted in his personal doctrines, made him reject any scientific explanation for the rich deposits he’d unearthed.

The extreme, ideological stance of the Flat Earthers, a peculiar bunch, insisted the world was a cosmic pizza. Their unwavering adherence to this peculiar doctrine, a set of beliefs that defied all observable evidence, often culminated in spirited debates with anyone brave enough to question their circular certainty.

His deeply entrenched, ideological stance on proper sock-folding techniques baffled his roommates. While they embraced the chaotic freedom of the crumpled ball, he insisted on a precise, forty-five-degree crease, a principle he defended with the fervor of a revolutionary, despite the utter lack of practical application.

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

Their intractable stance wasn't born of simple disagreement; it was a profound ideological chasm, a rigid adherence to a specific worldview that rendered compromise utterly anathema. Such unwavering conviction, rooted in deeply held convictions, often presaged intractable conflict.

The anthropologist's meticulous research exposed the deeply ingrained, ideological framework guiding the subterranean dwellers' ritualistic harvesting of bioluminescent fungi. Their entire societal structure hinged on these particular tenets, shaping every facet of their communal existence, from resource allocation to intergenerational knowledge transfer, demonstrating a profound, unwavering commitment.

The clandestine meeting hummed with fervent pronouncements. Each speaker, unwavering in their commitment, articulated a vision rooted in a shared ideological framework. Their impassioned discourse underscored a profound, almost sacred, adherence to a particular set of economic doctrines, a conviction that fueled their audacious plans for societal reorganization.

Barnaby, a purveyor of artisanal pickles and fervent advocate for the singular superiority of dill, found himself embroiled in a rather acrimonious debate. His opponent, a devotee of the fermented gherkin, accused Barnaby of exhibiting an extreme ideological rigidity. Barnaby retorted that his unwavering allegiance to the dill variety was not mere stubbornness, but a principled stance, a veritable creed for discerning palates.

The esteemed council, comprised of eccentric lepidopterists and disgruntled subterranean fungi enthusiasts, debated their deeply held ideological framework. Their primary tenet, a ludicrously complex manifesto on the proper aeration of toadstool colonies, sparked a protracted, cacophonous colloquy, leaving even the most sanguine attendee utterly flabbergasted.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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