Words Related to Opinion and Argument - Forming or Expressing an Opinion 4
Here you will learn some English words related to forming or expressing an opinion, such as "reasoning", "poll", and "opine".
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objective
[adjective]
based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments
objectivity
[noun]
the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
one's considered opinion
[phrase]
one’s final verdict after giving a subject adequate attention and considerable amount of thought
on the face of it
[phrase]
used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance
opinion poll
[noun]
a process that involves a public assessment of people's opinions on a particular subject to determine what majority of people think about something
personally
[adverb]
in a way that shows the opinion someone is giving comes from their own viewpoint
platform
[noun]
a means or opportunity to communicate one's ideas, opinions, or beliefs to a large number of people
to point out
[verb]
to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice
poll
[noun]
a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject
to pontificate
[verb]
to state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct
to pour scorn on
[phrase]
to harshly criticize or mock someone in a way that clearly shows one has no respect for them or their opinion
preconception
[noun]
a pre-established opinion that is formed before obtaining proper knowledge or experience
to present
[verb]
to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.
prognosis
[noun]
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness or a disease
pronouncement
[noun]
a formal or authoritative expression of one's opinions, ideas, or beliefs
to pussyfoot around
[verb]
to behave in an overly cautious manner and refrain from expressing one’s opinions in case others get upset
to put / throw in one's two cents' worth
[phrase]
to share one's opinion on a topic that is under discussion
to ram sth home
[phrase]
to ensure that something is understood by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.
reconsideration
[noun]
the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it
to represent
[verb]
to make one’s opinions known to a group of people or someone in authority
representation
[noun]
statements made formally to an official in order to protest something
reputation
[noun]
the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past
reputedly
[adverb]
used to say that something is true according to what people say, although it is uncertain
reserve
[noun]
the quality that makes someone refrain from sharing their thoughts or feelings with others
resolution
[noun]
an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote
to revise
[verb]
to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement
right
[adjective]
being in accordance with something that is correct in one's opinion or judgment
right-on
[adjective]
having fashionable or liberal ideas that makes someone a supporter of the political left
rowback
[noun]
the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different
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