Mening en Argument - Meningen en Overtuigingen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met meningen en overtuigingen zoals "geneigd", "criticus" en "geloof".

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after one's own heart

[Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

Ex: This cozy little café is after my own heart.

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agnostic

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who believes it is impossible to know whether God exists or not

agnost, agnostisch persoon

Ex: The agnostic argued that human reason can not prove or disprove the divine .De **agnosticus** betoogde dat de menselijke rede het goddelijke niet kan bewijzen of weerleggen.

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attitude

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

houding, mentaliteit

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .

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agnostic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) believing that the existence of God or supernatural is unknown and unknowable

agnostisch

Ex: Her agnostic beliefs shaped her approach to spiritual questions with humility and skepticism .Haar **agnostische** overtuigingen vormden haar benadering van spirituele vragen met nederigheid en scepsis.

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approach

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

aanpak, methode

Ex: The team discussed different approaches to marketing the product .Het team besprak verschillende **benaderingen** om het product op de markt te brengen.

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assertive

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

assertief, beslist

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .**Assertieve** leiders inspireren vertrouwen en motiveren hun teams om doelen te bereiken.

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to be in a minority of one

[Zinsdeel]

to have a particular point of view that is rare and unusual among others

Ex: Glad that I wasn't in a minority of one.

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belief

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that we think is true or real

geloof, overtuiging

Ex: He expressed his belief in the importance of education for societal progress .Hij uitte zijn **overtuiging** in het belang van onderwijs voor maatschappelijke vooruitgang.

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to believe

[werkwoord]

to hold an opinion that something is the case

geloven, denken

Ex: Our team believes innovation is crucial for success .Ons team **gelooft** dat innovatie cruciaal is voor succes.

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to be of the opinion that

[Zinsdeel]

to believe something to be the case

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biased

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

bevooroordeeld, partijdig

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.Het is belangrijk om meerdere informatiebronnen te overwegen om **bevooroordeeld** te zijn in je conclusies.

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to be worlds apart

[Zinsdeel]

to be vastly different from each other in terms of opinions, attitude, etc.

Ex: After the divorce, their lifestyles and priorities became worlds apart, leading to a significant rift between them.

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bumptious

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

verwaand, arrogant

Ex: I find his bumptious remarks to be quite off-putting during conversations .Ik vind zijn **arrogante** opmerkingen behoorlijk afstotend tijdens gesprekken.

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chameleon

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone whose opinion changes in accordance with the situation

kameleon, opportunist

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consciousness

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person's awareness, viewpoint, or attitude regarding a specific issue or domain

Ex: His consciousness of personal responsibility guided his actions .

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consensus

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

consensus, overeenstemming

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .Het bereiken van **consensus** onder familieleden was uitdagend, maar ze waren het uiteindelijk eens over een vakantiebestemming.

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consistency

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

consistentie, standvastigheid

Ex: Her consistency in academic performance earned her recognition as the top student in the class .Haar **consistentie** in academische prestaties leverde haar erkenning op als de beste student in de klas.

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consistent

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

consequent, regelmatig

Ex: The author 's consistent writing schedule allowed them to publish a book every year .Het **consistente** schrijfschema van de auteur stelde hen in staat elk jaar een boek te publiceren.

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conviction

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

overtuiging, vaste overtuiging

Ex: His conviction in the power of education inspired many students to pursue higher goals .Zijn **overtuiging** van de kracht van onderwijs inspireerde vele studenten om hogere doelen na te streven.

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current

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the presence or flow of a set of ideas, feelings, or opinions among a group of individuals

stroom, neiging

Ex: The election campaign tapped into a powerful current of nationalist feelings among voters .De verkiezingscampagne maakte gebruik van een krachtige **stroom** van nationalistische gevoelens onder kiezers.

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critic

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

criticus

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.Het inzichtelijke analyse van de kunst**criticus** over de tentoongestelde schilderijen hielp bezoekers om de technieken en invloeden van de kunstenaar beter te begrijpen.

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decided

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having clear and definite opinions

beslist

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deep

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) difficult to fully understand or get close to, often refraining from sharing their true feelings or ideas with others

diep, onpeilbaar

Ex: She is a deep person , always contemplating life 's big questions , but few know her true thoughts .Ze is een **diep** persoon, altijd nadenkend over de grote vragen van het leven, maar weinigen kennen haar ware gedachten.

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deep-dyed

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong set of beliefs and opinions that are unlikely to change

hardnekkig, diepgeworteld

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disposed

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

ready toward a course of action

bereid, geneigd

Ex: He 's disposed to give newcomers a fair chance .Hij is **bereid** nieuwkomers een eerlijke kans te geven.

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devil's advocate

[Zinsdeel]

a person who pretends to disagree with an opinion or idea just to promote a discussion concerning a particular subject

Ex: The reviewer played devil's advocate in their assessment of the film, pointing out its flaws even though they overall enjoyed it.

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dogma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

dogma, geloof

Ex: The cult 's dogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules .Het **dogma** van de sekte vereiste dat volgelingen zich hielden aan een reeks rigide en onbetwistbare regels.

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dogmatic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

convinced that everything one believes in is true and others are wrong

dogmatisch, onverzettelijk

Ex: After years of experience , he had become less dogmatic and more open to others ' opinions .Na jarenlange ervaring was hij minder **dogmatisch** en meer open voor de meningen van anderen geworden.

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don't-know

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

de onbeslisten, de weet-ik-niet

Ex: When asked about his favorite movie genre in the survey , John was a don't-know participant , offering no specific response .Toen hem naar zijn favoriete filmgenre in het onderzoek werd gevraagd, was John een **weet niet**-deelnemer, die geen specifiek antwoord gaf.

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doublethink

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state in which one holds two opposing ideas at the same time

dubbeldenken, tweeledig denken

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dyed in the wool

[Zinsdeel]

firmly and uncompromisingly committed to a belief, habit, or way of thinking

Ex: She's a dyed-in-the-wool romantic, always believing in true love.

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evangelical

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very eager to persuade people to accept one's views or opinions

evangelisch, ijverig

Ex: The activist ’s evangelical approach aimed to raise awareness about climate change .De **evangelische** aanpak van de activist was gericht op het vergroten van het bewustzijn over klimaatverandering.

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evangelicalism

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a set of words or actions meant to make people accept one's strong views or opinions

evangelicalisme, proselitisme

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exponent

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

voorstander, verdediger

Ex: He had been an exponent of free-market capitalism , often debating its merits with critics .Hij was een **voorstander** van het vrije-marktkapitalisme en debatteerde vaak over de verdiensten ervan met critici.

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flip-flopper

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one who makes an abrupt change of opinion, especially a politician

draaikont, wiebelkont

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freethinker

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who has their own opinions, ideas, and beliefs rather than accepting other people's, especially about religion or politics

vrijdenker, onafhankelijke denker

Ex: As a freethinker, she never followed the crowd and always questioned traditional beliefs .Als **vrijdenker** volgde ze nooit de menigte en stelde ze altijd traditionele overtuigingen in vraag.

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forceful

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of people or opinions) strong and demanding in manner or expression

krachtig, eneriek

Ex: His forceful insistence on fairness and equality earned him respect among his peers .Zijn **krachtige aandringen** op eerlijkheid en gelijkheid leverde hem respect op onder zijn collega's.

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