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Dogmatic

adjective/dawg-mat-ik/

Meaning

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

In context

His dogmatic approach to teaching stifled creative thought.

Remember it

A dogmatic person guards opinions like a dog with a bone — no debate allowed.

Use it well

Critical tone: 'dogmatic about'; implies refusing other views, not just being confident.