opinioned

adjective

Definition of opinionednext
as in opinionated
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a theater critic who is notorious for his scathingly opinioned reviews

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinioned
  1. opinionated
  2. stubborn
  3. adamant
Adjective
  • Clear, opinionated writing meets more resistance than writing designed to please everyone.
    — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Some of his best work came from behind the Weekend Update desk, particularly as the always-opinionated Drunk Uncle, secondhand news guy Anthony Crispino, or the obscenely orange Snooki from Jersey Shore.
    — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of opinionated
Adjective
  • An honor that seems to bring things full circle for that stubborn little girl who dreamed of performing on stages around the world from her farm.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How To Remove Leaf Stains With Chlorine Bleach Bleach is very effective at removing stubborn leaf stains, along with mildew and moss.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Seems unlikely that Kiffin would be adamant that the Big Ten's nine-game conference schedule is dragging down their results.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And Ballmer and the Clippers remain adamant the penalties—and the allegations of misconduct—are incorrect.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adamant
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“Opinioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinioned. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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