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Synonyms & Similar Words
view
belief
perspective
thought
viewpoint
stance
attitude
judgment
conviction
sentiment
assessment
evaluation
estimation
appraisal
perception
insight
outlook
mindset
notion
idea
concept
conviction
persuasion
feeling
gut feeling
hunch
intuition
impression
interpretation
reading
take
slant
angle
perspective
position
stand
posture
opinionation
conviction
dogma
creed
tenet
doctrine
principle
philosophy
theory
hypothesis
conjecture
speculation
surmise
guess
supposition
assumption
Meaning of Opinion
According to Merriam-Webster, an opinion is a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines opinion as a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
- The Cambridge Dictionary states that an opinion is a thought or belief about something, or a person's thoughts or beliefs about something
Example Uses
- The professor asked the students to share their opinions on the latest research in the field
- Her opinion on the matter was that it was a bad idea
- The newspaper published a section dedicated to opinions and editorials
- He was known for his strong opinions and was not afraid to express them
- The company values the opinions of its customers and uses them to improve its services
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fact
truth
reality
certainty
objectivity
neutrality
impartiality
fairness
balance
accuracy
correctness
validity
veracity
authenticity
actuality
actualness
actualization
confirmation
verification
substantiation
justification
evidence
proof
demonstration
manifestation
realization
knowledge
awareness
understanding
comprehension
perception
awareness
recognition