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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: He claimed to have lost weight during the holiday, but if anything, he seemed to have gained a few pounds. 
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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, the book was much better than the movie adaptation. 
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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: Where should we eat tonight? — I'm easy, you pick! 
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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, this book is a masterpiece. 
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impression

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

Ex: Her cheerful demeanor gave me the impression that she was always happy. 
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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 believe this is the best solution to our problem. 
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inclined
inclined
[Adjective]

giving an opinion in a way that is not strong

Ex: She's inclined to think the project will succeed, but she's not entirely convinced yet. 
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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: After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim. 
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inference
inference
[noun]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

Ex: The detective made a crucial inference about the suspect's alibi based on the new evidence. 
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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: She insisted inflexibly on following the original plan despite new challenges. 
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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 law, he was a criminal. But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing. 
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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: He interjected a sarcastic remark that broke the tension. 
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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: His intransigence during the negotiations made it impossible to reach a deal. 
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judge
judge
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge deducted points for an incomplete landing during the gymnastics routine. 
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judgment
judgment
[noun]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

Ex: Her judgment about the project's potential risks was highly valued by the team. 
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to judge
to judge
[Verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development. 
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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: Despite the heated debate, she preferred to keep her own counsel. 
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leaning
leaning
[noun]

a tendency to believe in or favor something

Ex: She has a strong leaning towards progressive policies. 
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to lean
to lean
[Verb]

to have a tendency to choose or support something

Ex: She leans politically to the left. 
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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: She maintains that her interpretation of the data is correct despite the opposition. 
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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: I misjudged her abilities, and she performed much better than I expected. 
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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: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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mistaken
mistaken
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was mistaken about the date of the event and missed it. 
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mistakenly
mistakenly
[Adverb]

in a wrong or incorrect manner

Ex: She was mistakenly accused of breaking the vase. 
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to mold
to mold
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview. 
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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: He worked hard to make a good name for himself. 
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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 film received rave notices from critics and quickly became a box office hit. 
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not half
not half
[phrase]

used to emphasize a fact, opinion, statement or quality

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