dogmatic

adjective

UK/dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/
US/dɑːɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Definitions of dogmatic adjective

  1. Describes someone who is asserting opinions in an arrogant and stubborn manner, with the assumption that they are correct and everyone else is mistaken; also pertains to something that is based on a set of fixed beliefs.

    • The professor is known for his dogmatic views, never considering other possibilities.

    • Despite a lot of evidence to the contrary, he stuck to his dogmatic theory.

    • Her dogmatic attitude made it difficult for her to collaborate with colleagues.