self-opinionated

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce self-opinionated (audio)
Definition of self-opinionatednext
1
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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-opinionated
  1. opinionated
  2. stubborn
  3. arrogant
  4. adamant
  5. smug
  6. proud
  7. dogmatic
  8. egotistical
Adjective
  • Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Clement shares his rectory with his opinionated and fearless widowed mother and two dachshund dogs.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of opinionated
Adjective
  • The stubborn machine has won, and politicians are, for the most part, just fodder, which means that every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into another battle site in an endless culture war.
    Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Coaches will tell you of a character who could be grumpy or stubborn, but also of someone who needed faith shown in him.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald return as love interest Virginia Venit and arrogant rival Shooter McGavin, respectively, and the cast includes rookies like Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and pro wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Those include genial second-year resident Dr. King (Taylor Dearden), arrogant intern Santos (Isa Briones), and doe-eyed med students Javadi (Shabana Azeez) and Whittaker (Gerran Howell).
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, the group is adamant that its FPV drones are wholly homegrown.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • João Franco Photo: Bravo/Mark Rogers/Bravo Deckhand/Bosun Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 3-4 — 2nd Officer/Bosun Below Deck Down Under Season 2 — Why can’t someone knock the smug look off of this deckie turned bosun’s face?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But the second half becomes increasingly generic conspiracy stuff, leading to a two-part conclusion that’s more smug and sanctimonious than the preceding action can justify.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of smug
Adjective
  • Ben Stiller, the director, executive producer, and a key creative force behind the show, is certainly too famous to show up at this pop-up, let alone stand outside of it among the people, snapping photos on his smartphone like a proud dad at his kid's dance recital.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The proud dad, 40, and his oldest child made history in October 2024 by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of proud
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  • The outspoken Goldberg could come across as dogmatic and inflexible, but proved strategic behind the scenes.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • A week before he was eventually dismissed, English pundit Jamie Carragher likened tactically dogmatic coaches like Martin to wearing a T-shirt and shorts in the rain.
    Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dogmatic
Adjective
  • This was my chance to not be an actor, not have that stink of being an actor, that egotistical, show-off, controlling, making choices, being clever part of being an actor.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of egotistical
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