opinionated
adjective
opin·ion·at·ed
ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd 
: firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions
… focus groups, which tend to be dominated by the loudest and most opinionated people …—
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opinionatedly
adverb
opinionatedness
noun
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an articulate and opinionated critic
People don't expect such opinionated commentary in what is supposed to a news article.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Emily and Alfie are once again a thing, though Samuel Arnold, who plays the sassy and opinionated Julien doesn’t think this was the wisest choice.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
These are our favorites, from budget-friendly gems to designer finds, according to opinionated editors who have spent countless hours walking in them.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
For the cover of the August 12, 2024, issue, the cartoonist Roz Chast—who has delighted readers since 1978 with her opinionated and peculiar takes on life’s indignities—gives ice-cream makers some suggestions for new flavors.
—Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinionated. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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opinionated
adjective
opin·ion·at·ed
ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnāt-əd
: holding to one's own opinions and ideas too strongly
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