dogmatism

noun

dog·​ma·​tism ˈdȯg-mə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce dogmatism (audio)
ˈdäg-
Synonyms of dogmatismnext
1
: the expression of an opinion or belief as if it were a fact : positiveness in assertion of opinion especially when unwarranted or arrogant
2
: a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises

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a man much given to inflexible dogmatism when it came to the role of government in regulating the economy
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But for the audience the scariest revelation in the conversation isn’t his dogmatism. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026 Today, religious dogmatism is often equated with vaccine hesitancy and resistance to basic scientific truths like evolution. — Meg Leja, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2023 Paul himself was radically redeemed from an extreme level of self-righteousness, dogmatism, and violence through Christ, the message of God’s love that brings spiritual truth to light in human consciousness. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dogmatism

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see dogma

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dogmatism was in 1603

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“Dogmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dogmatism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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dogmatism

noun
dog·​ma·​tism ˈdȯg-mə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce dogmatism (audio)
ˈdäg-
: positiveness in expressing one's opinions especially when no supporting evidence is given
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