self-opinionated
Americanadjective
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conceited; having an inordinately high regard for oneself, one's own opinions, views, etc.
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stubborn or obstinate in holding to one's own opinions, views, etc.
adjective
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having an unduly high regard for oneself or one's own opinions
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clinging stubbornly to one's own opinions
Etymology
Origin of self-opinionated
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Robert Tarbet was "self-opinionated and witty", according to his daughter, Paula Karoly, but also "hardworking, loyal and beautiful".
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2021
“What I have tried to do,” Mr. McCowen said, “is peel away all those layers of respectability to get back to the violent, self-opinionated little boy that was always bursting out.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2017
She is not in the least self-opinionated nor vain.
From Marjorie Dean, High School Junior by Pauline Lester
She is one of those self-opinionated girls that reason never appeals to.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Charles James Lever
The possibility of such a fate, like some hidden spectre, acts as a restraining influence, which holds in check the most lawless, stubborn, or self-opinionated.
From Solaris Farm A Story of the Twentieth Century by Milan C. Edson
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