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
  • Duffy is hilariously literate, an opinionated fanboy ready to defend Nirvana against naysayers.
    — Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Water signs may relate closely to wise and opinionated Owl while Earth signs may relate to the reserved and — sometimes gloomy — Eeyore.
    — Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of opinionated
Adjective
  • Described by family as larger-than-life in personality and stature, the 6-foot-5-inch Wesley is remembered as a jovial, fiercely stubborn man with a quick wit and passion for advocacy.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • In a world where deal flow is crucial, being labeled as an arrogant VC results in missing out on prime opportunities.
    — David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The arrogant anti-union stance did not start with the current CEO; even the legendary Studs Terkel was slapped down by WFMT management for his earlier support of an effort to unionize in 1990.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • Nobody’s shooting on this season’s Longhorns would be mistaken for Stephen Curry’s, but Schaefer is adamant that this group stands out among his 20-year head-coaching career.
    — Ben Pickman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Still, Jenkins was adamant about not moving to the city.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • But those smug computers obviously haven’t seen a shirtless Illini coach Brad Underwood and his Super Soaker squirt gun.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Step 15: Label the Tupperware with its contents and date, feeling ever-so-briefly and beautifully like a smug Instagram tradwife.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of smug
Adjective
  • Mizrahi - What was the proudest moment of your career?
    — Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Was proud of winning the school’s first district championship in 20 years.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • The author who writes after great catastrophe frequently assumes the angel’s position: Many historical novels float above history, bearing witness but drawing simple lessons, or casting dogmatic judgment, from the safe vantage of the present.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Many teams have instinctively attacking styles, and many are pretty dogmatic about those styles too.
    — Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dogmatic
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  • In the 1998 episode, Theroux, 53, appears briefly as an egotistical writer who flirts with Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw at a party.
    — John Russell, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Yes: Crumb’s work is egotistical, misogynist, racist—or, more generously, a feculent parody.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of egotistical
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