SELF-OPINIONATED Synonyms: 237 Similar and Opposite Words

self-opinionated

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd

Definition of self-opinionated

as in opinionated

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a self-opinionated jerk who can't wait to tell you what he thinks about everything

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as in stubborn

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion he's too self-opinionated to even consider the possibility that he could be wrong

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as in arrogant

having too high an opinion of oneself that self-opinionated book reviewer deludes himself in thinking that his reviews really matter

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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

Steve Buscemi as Harry’s regular fence; Tatiana Maslany as his estranged daughter; and Will Price as the arrogant, heat-packing scion of a Manhattan crime family also star.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Ever-sensible Elinor, who never asks for much, has already met, and fallen for, Edward Ferrars (George MacKay), Fanny’s brother, as kind and modest as Fanny is arrogant.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrogant

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

Adjective

There has been no more satisfying slap in cinema this year than the one Erika lands on a smug German actor, leading to a wicked punchline that shouldn’t be spoiled.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Here was my chance to get out of London, this counterfeit of death with its everywhere rage and its moribund culture and its smug population and its streets steeped in resentment and the sky pressing down like a chloroform rag.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of smug

Adjective

While Ultron is proud of keeping his loyalties secret, a lot of loyalties seemingly get settled this episode.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Their chaperone, Thomas, isn’t just a teacher but a proud parent whose son’s first-place win in a science competition afforded the whole class this excursion.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of proud

Adjective

Played by Jesse Eisenberg, Zuckerberg is dramatized as a conceited, socially awkward college student who repeatedly burns allies in pursuit of power.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Johnson reprises his role as Moana's bantering reluctant partner, the shapeshifting trickster demigod Maui, alongside Jemaine Clement again voicing the conceited giant crustacean Tamatoa.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of conceited

Adjective

These species, along with teal and shovelers, often get categorized by self-important duck hunters as scrap ducks or bonus ducks.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026
Public officials attend each year to bear witness and show their respects, not deliver self-important speeches.

— Ken Frydman, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-important

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