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And if contradiction and opinionativeness are inadmissible in good society, at least equal taste and tact are required in conveying information to others.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

Being thoroughly free, however, from opinionativeness, Lord Westport readily came over to any views of mine for which I could show sufficient grounds.

From Autobiographical Sketches by De Quincey, Thomas

It has been said of dogmatism, that it is only puppyism come to its full growth; and certainly the worst form this quality can assume, is that of opinionativeness and arrogance. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel

As for the treatment I received, I confess that my mistake and my opinionativeness deserved it me.

From Saint Martin's Summer by Sabatini, Rafael

Having seen the futility of overcoming such unparalleled opinionativeness, the good priest said no more.

From A Romance of the West Indies by Sue, Eugène