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dogmatic

[/dɔːɡˈmætɪk/]
adjective
dogmático
1. Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles
His dogmatic approach to religion made it difficult to have meaningful conversations with him.
Sua abordagem dogmática da religião tornava difícil ter conversas significativas com ele.
2. Based on or characterized by dogma; laid down as an established principle
The dogmatic statements in the manifesto left no room for debate.
As afirmações dogmáticas no manifesto não deixavam espaço para debate.
3. Of or pertaining to dogma or dogmatism
The university rejected the dogmatic teaching methods in favor of critical thinking.
A universidade rejeitou os métodos de ensino dogmáticos em favor do pensamento crítico.
NYC Slang
preachy; my-way-or-the-highway attitude
Synonyms
authoritativeassertiveopinionatedrigidintolerantdoctrinairepontifical
Antonyms
flexibleopen-mindedtolerantquestioningskepticalpragmatic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dogmático
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
dogmático
Standard usage in Portugal, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
stuck in one's ways
unwilling to bend
hold firm convictions
brook no argument
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