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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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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
after {one's} own heart

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

Ex: That cozy little bookstore is right after my own heart. 
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agnostic
agnostic
[noun]

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

Ex: As an agnostic, she prefers to keep questions of faith open. 
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attitude
attitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
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agnostic
agnostic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He holds an agnostic view, believing that the existence of God is beyond human understanding. 
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approach
approach
[noun]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

Ex: The teacher's approach to discipline focuses on positive reinforcement. 
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assertive
assertive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She made an assertive argument during the meeting, clearly outlining her proposal. 
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to [be] in a minority of one

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

Ex: Being in a minority of one doesn't make you mad. 
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belief
belief
[noun]

something that we think is true or real

Ex: Many people hold the belief that honesty is the best policy. 
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to believe

to hold an opinion that something is the case

Ex: She believes that art can inspire social change. 
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to [be] of the opinion that

to believe something to be the case

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biased
biased
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The journalist's article was criticized for being biased towards a particular political party. 
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to [be] worlds apart

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

Ex: Despite being siblings, their personalities were worlds apart - one was outgoing and adventurous, while the other was introverted and reserved. 
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bumptious
bumptious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She became bumptious after receiving the promotion, constantly bragging about her achievements. 
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chameleon
chameleon
[noun]

someone whose opinion changes in accordance with the situation

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consciousness

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

Ex: His political consciousness influenced his voting choices. 
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consensus
consensus
[noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
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consistency

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

Ex: Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training. 
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consistent
consistent
[Adjective]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

Ex: She showed consistent dedication to her studies, earning top grades semester after semester. 
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conviction

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: Despite criticism, she held onto her conviction that renewable energy is the key to a sustainable future. 
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current
current
[noun]

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

Ex: There is a strong current of dissatisfaction among employees regarding the new company policies. 
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critic
critic
[noun]

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

Ex: The film critic praised the director's innovative storytelling and powerful performances in her review. 
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decided
decided
[Adjective]

having clear and definite opinions

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deep
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: She's always been a deep person, never revealing her true emotions. 
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deep-dyed
deep-dyed
[Adjective]

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

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disposed
disposed
[Adjective]

ready toward a course of action

Ex: She was disposed to accept the offer after hearing the full explanation. 
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devil's advocate

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

Ex: I know everyone thinks we should support the new zoning proposal, but I'm going to play devil's advocate and say that I think it will have some negative consequences. 
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dogma
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 church's dogma was strictly enforced, leaving no room for dissenting opinions. 
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dogmatic
dogmatic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His dogmatic views on politics made it difficult to have a productive conversation with him. 
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don't-know

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

Ex: During the market research, the interviewees were divided into three groups: those in favor, those against, and the don't-knows who remained undecided on the new technology. 
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doublethink

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

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dyed in the wool

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

Ex: He's a dyed-in-the-wool conservative who never wavers in his views. 
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evangelical
evangelical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The speaker was highly evangelical about the benefits of renewable energy. 
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evangelicalism

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

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exponent
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: He is a leading exponent of renewable energy, advocating for its benefits at every opportunity. 
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flip-flopper

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

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freethinker

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

Ex: In an age of conformity, she proudly identified as a freethinker, always striving to think for herself. 
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forceful
forceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His forceful leadership style commanded attention and respect from his team. 
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