DOGMATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DOGMATIC?

Need another word that means the same as “dogmatic”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “dogmatic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dogmatic” are: dogmatical, opinionated, peremptory, assertive, imperative, insistent, emphatic, adamant, doctrinaire, authoritarian, authoritative, domineering, imperious, high-handed, pontifical, arrogant, overbearing, dictatorial, uncompromising, unyielding, unbending, inflexible, rigid, entrenched, unquestionable, unchallengeable

Dogmatic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dogmatic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dogmatic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles.
• Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.
• Relating to or involving dogma.
• Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative.

Synonyms of "Dogmatic" as an adjective (26 Words)

adamant	Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason- W.Churchill. He is adamant in his refusal to change his mind.
arrogant	Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. He s arrogant and opinionated.
assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. Pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act.
authoritarian	Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. An authoritarian regime.
authoritative	Having authority or ascendancy or influence. His voice was calm and authoritative.
dictatorial	Of or characteristic of a dictator. A dictatorial regime.
doctrinaire	Seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations. The administration s doctrinaire economic policy.
dogmatical	Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles.
domineering	Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
emphatic	(of certain Arabic consonants) pronounced with both dental articulation and constriction of the pharynx. An emphatic no.
entrenched	(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained. An entrenched resistance to change.
high-handed	Given to haughty disregard of others.
imperative	Relating to verbs in the imperative mood. Immediate action was imperative.
imperious	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. His imperious demands.
inflexible	Not able to be changed or adapted to particular circumstances. Inflexible rules.
insistent	Demanding attention- H.L.Mencken. She was very insistent that I call her.
opinionated	Obstinate in your opinions. An arrogant and opinionated man.
overbearing	Expecting unquestioning obedience. Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter.
peremptory	Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. Spoke in peremptory tones.
pontifical	Denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops. A pontifical commission.
rigid	Not adaptable in outlook, belief, or response. A table made of rigid plastic.
unbending	Reserved, formal, or strict in one’s behaviour or attitudes; austere and inflexible. An unbending will to dominate.
unchallengeable	Not open to challenge. A position of unchallengeable supremacy.
uncompromising	Not making concessions. The uncompromising ugliness of the era s buildings.
unquestionable	Not able to be disputed or doubted. His musicianship is unquestionable.
unyielding	Stubbornly unyielding T S Eliot. The Atlantic hurled its waves at the unyielding rocks.

Usage Examples of "Dogmatic" as an adjective

• She was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed.

Associations of "Dogmatic" (30 Words)

ascendancy	Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence. The poor have a moral ascendancy over the rich.
authority	A person or organization having political or administrative power and control. He hit the ball with authority.
cavalier	A gallant or courtly gentleman. Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.
centralize	Bring (activities or processes) together in one place. A firm may centralize some of its administrative accounting and marketing activities.
commanding	(of a place or position) dominating from above; giving a wide view of an area. A commanding view of the ocean.
confirm	Administer the rite of confirmation to. Two recent experiences have confirmed me in this view.
coordinator	Someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously. A full time coordinator was appointed to oversee the referral process.
dictator	(in ancient Rome) a chief magistrate with absolute power, appointed in an emergency. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dominance	The predominance of one or more species in a plant or animal community. All had in conformity with the principle of dominance round seeds with yellow cotyledons.
dominate	Look down on. A picturesque city dominated by the cathedral tower.
dominated	Harassed by persistent nagging.
domineer	Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner. She doesn t domineer preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation.
domineering	Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
imperious	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. His imperious demands.
jurisdiction	(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law. Several different tax jurisdictions.
legislative	Relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature. Legislative proposals.
mighty	(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree. Struck a mighty blow.
oppressive	Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment. Oppressive sorrows.
potency	Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects. The toxin s potency.
potentate	A ruler who is unconstrained by law.
predominate	Have or exert control or power. Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood.
prescriptive	Relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method. For her own mother she felt no more than a prescriptive affection.
prevail	Be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time. She was prevailed upon to give an account of her work.
puissant	Having great power or influence. He would become a puissant man.
reassert	Assert again. He moved quickly to reassert his control.
reign	The period during which a monarch is sovereign. He was helpless under the reign of his egotism.
ruler	A person who rules or commands.
superintendence	The management or arrangement of an activity or organization; supervision. Under his vigilant superintendence a building was erected.
supremacy	The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status. The supremacy of the king.