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Opinion and Argument - Perspectives and Mindsets

Here you will learn some English words related to perspectives and mindsets such as "remark", "maverick", and "prejudice".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
to [have] a mind of {one's} own

to be capable of making one's own decisions without being influenced by others

Ex: He is not rude; he simply has a mind of his own.
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heresy
heresy
[noun]

any opinion or belief that conflicts with the official or widely accepted position

Ex: Her political heresy sparked fierce debate among members .
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hue
hue
[noun]

a type of attitude, belief, or opinion one has

Ex: The newspaper presented articles with various hues to provide a balanced perspective .
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idea
idea
[noun]

one's opinion or belief about something

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inflexible
inflexible
[Adjective]

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

Ex: The law was considered inflexible and outdated , prompting calls for reform .
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intransigent
intransigent
[Adjective]

unwilling to behave differently or change one’s opinions or attitude, especially in an unreasonable way

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mainstream

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: His views were considered outside the mainstream of political thought .
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maverick
maverick
[noun]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.
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maverick
maverick
[Adjective]

(of a person) thinking and behaving differently and independently

Ex: Her maverick attitude made her both admired and misunderstood.
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moderate
moderate
[Adjective]

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

Ex: She is a moderate person who listens to all sides before making decisions .
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moderate
moderate
[noun]

a person who holds centrist views, avoiding extreme positions and seeking balance or compromise, especially in politics

Ex: The election saw a rise in support for moderates over extremists .
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mouthy
mouthy
[Adjective]

talking a lot and expressing one's opinions forcefully, especially in a rude and offensive way

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non-committal
non-committal
[Adjective]

not expressing one's definite opinion or intention clearly, especially in an argument

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of one mind
of one mind
[phrase]

used to refer to a state where a group of individuals share the same agreement or opinion

Ex: The board members found themselves of the same mind after a thorough debate on the company's future direction.
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opinion
opinion
[noun]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

Ex: They asked for her opinion on the new company policy .
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opinionated
opinionated
[Adjective]

having strong opinions and not willing to change them

Ex: She remained opinionated despite the new evidence.
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pigheaded
pigheaded
[Adjective]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

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pigheadedness

the fact of unreasonably refusing to change one's mind about something

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point of view

a person's perspective or opinion on a particular matter

Ex: The article presents both sides of the debate from a neutral point of view.
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position
position
[noun]

a viewpoint or way of considering a situation, topic, or issue

Ex: The report outlined various positions on the matter .
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prejudice
prejudice
[noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .
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prejudiced
prejudiced
[Adjective]

holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

Ex: Courts must avoid prejudiced rulings to ensure justice .
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remark
remark
[noun]

something that is said that shows one's opinion of something

Ex: Her remark highlighted a crucial point that others had overlooked .
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right-minded
right-minded
[Adjective]

having a set of opinions, principles, or standards of behavior that most people approve of

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right-thinking
right-thinking
[Adjective]

having principles, standards, or opinions that other people approve of

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schizophrenic
schizophrenic
[Adjective]

constantly switching between different paradoxical moods and opinions

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self-opinionated
self-opinionated
[Adjective]

being of an opinion that showcases high regards for oneself, especially in an arrogant manner

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self-regarding
self-regarding
[Adjective]

being obsessed with oneself in a self-righteous manner

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[set] in {one's} ways

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: He isn't rude; he's just set in his ways and dislikes sudden changes.
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small-minded
small-minded
[Adjective]

being solely interested in unimportant things and not willing to change one’s perspective, or consider other’s opinions

Ex: Despite his intelligence , his small-minded approach to problem-solving was a hindrance .
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small-mindedness

the quality of being inflexible and solely interested in unimportant things and unwilling to consider other’s opinions

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strong
strong
[Adjective]

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

Ex: The community has a strong preference for preserving the old park .
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strong-minded
strong-minded
[Adjective]

having an independent mind with opinions and beliefs that are not easily influenced by others

Ex: Being strong-minded helped him stay focused on his goals .
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stubborn
stubborn
[Adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .
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stubbornness

the determination not to change one’s attitude or opinion on something

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unbending
unbending
[Adjective]

having very strict beliefs and attitudes that are not going to change

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unprejudiced
unprejudiced
[Adjective]

free from bias or preconceived opinions

Ex: His unprejudiced attitude made him a great mediator .
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