dogmatic view

[/dɔːɡˈmætɪk vjuː/]
noun phrasepl: dogmatic views
visão dogmática
1. A perspective or opinion that is based on rigid adherence to principles or doctrines without allowing for discussion, doubt, or alternative viewpoints
His dogmatic view on religion prevented him from understanding other faiths.
Sua visão dogmática sobre religião o impediu de compreender outras crenças.
2. An authoritative and assertive stance that presents beliefs as absolute truth without evidence or justification
The professor's dogmatic view discouraged critical thinking in the classroom.
A visão dogmática do professor desestimulou o pensamento crítico na sala de aula.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'dogmatic view' is often used critically in academic, religious, and political discussions. In Brazil, it may be invoked when discussing ideological rigidity in politics or traditional religious institutions. In the USA, it frequently appears in debates about science, politics, and social issues, often as a critique of inflexibility in discourse.
NYC Slang
my way or the highway mentality
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rigid perspectiveinflexible stancedoctrinaire positionauthoritarian viewpointabsolutist view
Antonyms / Antônimos
open-minded perspectiveflexible viewpragmatic approachskeptical stancetolerant viewpoint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão dogmática
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
visão dogmática
Common in academic and political discourse
São Paulo
visão dogmática
Frequently used in business and intellectual contexts
Portugal
visão dogmática
Standard Portuguese usage; may also hear 'posição dogmática'

Related Words

dogmadogmatismdogmatistdoctrineideologicalfundamentalism

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in one's ways
not budging an inch
set in stone
married to an idea
take it or leave it attitude
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