dogmatic

Also dog·mat·i·cal

[dawg-mat-ik, dog-]

adjective

1. relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal.

   We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.

2. asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.

   I refuse to argue with someone so dogmatic that he won't listen to reason.

   Synonyms: dictatorial, imperious, arbitrary

dogmatic

/ dɒɡˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. 1. (of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable

   2. (of a person) prone to making such statements

2. of, relating to, or constituting dogma

   dogmatic writings

3. based on assumption rather than empirical observation

Other Word Forms

• dogmatically adverb
• dogmaticalness noun
• antidogmatic adjective
• antidogmatical adjective
• antidogmatically adverb
• nondogmatic adjective
• nondogmatical adjective
• nondogmatically adverb
• overdogmatic adjective
• overdogmatical adjective
• overdogmatically adverb
• overdogmaticalness noun
• undogmatic adjective
• undogmatical adjective
• undogmatically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dogmatic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek dogmatikós, equivalent to dogmat- (stem of dógma dogma ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

In the last few years, though, she’s realized that “being very dogmatic with my body is a surefire way to feel really bad,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s a dogmatic submissive, an inner tension illustrated by Penn to marvelous effect when Lockjaw shows up at Perfidia’s door with flowers and, when she doesn’t answer, returns with a battering ram.

From Los Angeles Times

"His evidence came across more as dogmatic, than direct at times and he was uncomfortable at his evidence being challenged," she wrote.

From BBC

It comes through in his writing and not in a dogmatic way at all in the novels, but in a very human and practical way.

From Salon

But if they reach 30 to 40 percent, their dogmatic persistence may successfully overcome the majority, many of whom are timid or apathetic, and set the political tone for a society.

From Salon

Related Words

• arbitrary 
• arrogant 
• assertive 
• categorical 
• emphatic 
• fanatical 
• intolerant 
• obstinate 
• stubborn 
• unequivocal