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dogmatically

[/dɔɡˈmætɪkli/]
adverb
dogmaticamente
1. In a manner that is assertive of unproven principles as if they were established facts; in a way that shows arrogant assertion of unproven or indefensible principles
He dogmatically insisted that his theory was correct without providing any evidence.
Ele insistiu dogmaticamente que sua teoria estava correta sem fornecer qualquer evidência.
2. In a manner relating to or characterized by dogma; according to fixed, established doctrines
The professor taught the subject dogmatically rather than encouraging critical thinking.
O professor ensinou a matéria de forma dogmática em vez de incentivar o pensamento crítico.
Synonyms
assertivelyauthoritativelyarbitrarilypositivelycategoricallyperemptorily
Antonyms
flexiblyopen-mindedlytentativelyhumblyquestioningly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dogmaticamente
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
dogmaticamente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the law
speak with authority
assert oneself
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