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Opinion and Argument - Perspectives in Discussion

Here you will learn some English words related to perspectives in discussion such as "misjudge", "infer", and "impression".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
if
if
[conjunction]

used to express one's opinion

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if anything
if anything
[phrase]

used to suggest that the opposite of what has been stated may be closer to the truth

Ex: The new policy hasn't made things easier; if anything, it's added more confusion.
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if you ask me

used to introduce one's personal opinion or perspective on a topic, emphasizing on the fact that it is their personal view

Ex: If you ask me, investing in renewable energy is the way of the future.
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I am easy
I am easy
[sentence]

used to mean one does not have a strong preference and is happy to go along with whatever others decide

Ex: I am easy on the topic whatever works for the group.
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in my humble opinion

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

Ex: In my humble opinion, teamwork leads to better results.
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impression

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

Ex: She could n't shake the impression that she had seen him somewhere before .
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in all honesty

used to emphasize that the speaker is being sincere and truthful in their statement

Ex: In all honesty, I 'm worried about the direction the company is heading in — it seems like we 're losing focus .
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inclined
inclined
[Adjective]

giving an opinion in a way that is not strong

Ex: The committee members were inclined to approve the budget , pending further review of expenses .
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to infer
to infer
[Verb]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

Ex: She infers the answer to the question by examining the available information .
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inference
inference
[noun]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice making inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .
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inflexibility

the quality of being unable or unwilling to change

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inflexibly
inflexibly
[Adverb]

in a way that is unwilling to change or adapt

Ex: Their policies were enforced inflexibly, causing frustration among employees .
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in my book
in my book
[phrase]

according to one’s own personal opinion

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in {one's} eyes

according to one’s opinion

Ex: In the eyes of the child, the world was a magical place.She saw fairies dancing in the flowers and heard the whispers of the wind in the trees.Everything was alive and full of wonder to her.
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in {one's} opinion

used to express what one thinks or believes, which is not necessarily a fact

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to interject

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

Ex: She interjected a joke that made everyone laugh .
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in the sight of

according to someone's opinion or perception

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intransigence

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

Ex: The intransigence of the board members blocked the proposed reforms .
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judge
judge
[noun]

an official who scores, evaluates, or enforces the rules during a sports competition

Ex: The athletes waited nervously for the judge to announce the final scores .
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judgment
judgment
[noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: His judgment was clouded by personal bias , leading to an unfair decision .
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to judge
to judge
[Verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: The chef judges the taste of the dish by sampling it before serving .
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to [keep] {one's} own counsel

to keep one's thoughts or plans to oneself and not share them with others

Ex: Even among friends, he often keeps his own counsel to avoid misunderstandings.
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leaning
leaning
[noun]

a tendency to believe in or favor something

Ex: The judge 's legal leanings were reflected in her court rulings .
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to lean
to lean
[Verb]

to have a tendency to choose or support something

Ex: They lean toward hiring candidates with practical skills .
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left field

an opinion that is uncommon, unpopular, or strange

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like
like
[preposition]

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something

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to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

Ex: They maintain that their product is the best on the market based on customer feedback .
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to [make] {one's} voice heard

to ascertain that one's feeling, opinion, point of view, etc. is considered, understood, or has an impact

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middle ground

a specific set of opinions, ideas, etc. on which conflicting parties agree; a position that is intermediate

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to misjudge

to form an incorrect opinion or assessment about someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to misjudge people based on appearances ; there is often more than meets the eye .
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misjudgment

‌an incorrect or unjust opinion that is formed about someone

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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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mistaken
mistaken
[Adjective]

(of a person) wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief

Ex: The teacher clarified the concept for the student who was mistaken in their interpretation .
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mistakenly
mistakenly
[Adverb]

in a wrong or incorrect manner

Ex: They mistakenly identified the suspect based on faulty evidence .
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to mold
to mold
[Verb]

to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop

Ex: The cultural traditions of her heritage molded her identity .
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to moralize

to be critical of people and tell them what is right and wrong in order to establish one’s superiority

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to muzzle
to muzzle
[Verb]

to restrain someone from freely expressing their opinions in public

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name
name
[noun]

a person's reputation or standing in the community

Ex: Maintaining a name for fairness is important .
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non-committally

‌in a way that deliberately refrains from giving a definitive answer or expressing one's opinion or intentions clearly

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notice
notice
[noun]

(usually plural) a short review on a new play, book, film etc., especially one that is written exclusively for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The art exhibition garnered favorable notices for its innovative approach to modern art .
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not half
not half
[phrase]

used to emphasize a fact, opinion, statement or quality

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