Opinion and Argument - Opinions and Beliefs

Here you will learn some English words related to opinions and beliefs such as "disposed", "critic", and "belief".

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after {one's} own heart [phrase]

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

Ex: That restaurant is after my own heart — everything on the menu is healthy .

agnostic [noun]

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

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attitude [noun]

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

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude , inspiring his team to work diligently towards success .

agnostic [adjective]

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

Ex: The philosopher 's agnostic stance rejects both belief and disbelief in the supernatural .

approach [noun]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses .

assertive [adjective]

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

Ex: The assertive tone of her voice conveyed confidence and authority .

to [be] in a minority of one [phrase]

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

Ex: Being in a minority of one does n't make you mad .

belief [noun]

something that we think is true or real

Ex: In some cultures , there are deeply held beliefs about the significance of certain symbols or rituals .

to believe [verb]

to hold an opinion that something is the case

Ex: I 'm starting to believe kindness can truly make a difference .

to [be] of the opinion that [phrase]

to believe something to be the case

biased [adjective]

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

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .

to [be] worlds apart [phrase]

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

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bumptious [adjective]

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

Ex: The bumptious young man interrupted everyone in the room with his unsolicited opinions .

chameleon [noun]

someone whose opinion changes in accordance with the situation

consciousness [noun]

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

Ex: The author 's historical consciousness shaped the novel .

consensus [noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The political parties struggled to find consensus on the controversial immigration policy .

consistency [noun]

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

Ex: In leadership , consistency is key to building trust and maintaining morale among team members .

consistent [adjective]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

Ex: His consistent kindness towards others earned him the reputation of being a reliable friend .

conviction [noun]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: The artist expressed his convictions through powerful paintings that portrayed themes of equality and justice .

current [noun]

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

Ex: A current of optimism swept through the community after the announcement of the new development project .

critic [noun]

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

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decided [adjective]

having clear and definite opinions

deep [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite working together for years , his colleagues find him deep and mysterious .

deep-dyed [adjective]

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

disposed [adjective]

ready toward a course of action

Ex: I 'm not disposed to argue about that tonight .

devil's advocate [phrase]

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

Ex: The politician was accused of being a flip-flopper , but he defended himself by saying that he was just playing devil 's advocate in order to stimulate debate .

dogma [noun]

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

Ex: The political leader 's dogma was evident in every policy decision made by the administration .

dogmatic [adjective]

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

Ex: The leader was known for his dogmatic speeches that left little room for alternative perspectives .

don't-know [noun]

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

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doublethink [noun]

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

dyed in the wool [phrase]

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

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evangelical [adjective]

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

Ex: He adopted an evangelical stance on advocating for animal rights .

evangelicalism [noun]

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

exponent [noun]

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

Ex: The senator is a prominent exponent of environmental protection laws .

flip-flopper [noun]

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

freethinker [noun]

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

Ex: Despite growing up in a religious community , he became a freethinker , developing his own spiritual beliefs .

forceful [adjective]

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

Ex: Her forceful personality often intimidated those around her .

Opinion and Argument
Voicing Opinions	Expressive Discourse	Perspectives in Discussion	Views and Discourse
Expressing Views	Opinion Formation and Expression	Opinions and Beliefs	Perspectives and Mindsets
Making an Argument	Argumentation and Persuasion	Argument and Reasoning