Meaning & use

dogmatically

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In a manner that asserts opinions as unquestionably true, without allowing for argument or doubt.

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She dogmatically insisted that her method was the only correct one.

The committee dogmatically rejected all proposals that didn't fit their preexisting views.

A note on using this word

The adverb form of "dogmatic," often used to criticize someone's unwillingness to consider other viewpoints.

Words with a similar meaning

rigidlyassertively

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Words with an opposite meaning

open-mindedly

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