Opinions and Beliefs

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

He’s a man after my own heart; he loves hiking as much as I do.

someone who believes it is impossible to know whether God exists or not

As an agnostic, she prefers to keep questions of faith open.

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals.

to go close or closer to something or someone

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

She made an assertive argument during the meeting, clearly outlining her proposal.

to have a particular point of view that is rare and unusual among others

Being in a minority of one doesn't make you mad.

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

His belief in justice and equality guided his actions throughout his career.

to accept something to be true even without proof

I believed her excuses for missing the meeting.

to believe something to be the case

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

to be vastly different from each other in terms of opinions, attitude, etc.

Despite being siblings, their personalities were worlds apart - one was outgoing and adventurous, while the other was introverted and reserved.

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

She became bumptious after receiving the promotion, constantly bragging about her achievements.

a small slow-paced reptile of the lizard family with a long tongue and rotating eyes, which is able to change color based on its surroundings

the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response

She regained consciousness in the hospital after the accident.

an agreement reached by all members of a group

The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions.

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training.

following the same course of action or behavior over time

She showed consistent dedication to her studies, earning top grades semester after semester.

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

The defendant's conviction was based on solid evidence presented during the trial.

happening or existing in the present time

The current economic conditions are challenging for many businesses.

a person who expresses a negative or unfavorable opinion about something

The harsh critic lambasted the new restaurant's menu, calling it uninspired.

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.

having a strong set of beliefs and opinions that are unlikely to change

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

The city provides special bins to safely dispose of hazardous materials.

a person who pretends to disagree with an opinion or idea just to promote a discussion concerning a particular subject

I know everyone thinks we should support the new zoning proposal, but I'm going to play devil's advocate and say that I think it will have some negative consequences.

a notion or system of notions that one has to accept without questioning or arguing

convinced that everything one believes in is true and others are wrong

His dogmatic views on politics made it difficult to have a productive conversation with him.

someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

During the market research, the interviewees were divided into three groups: those in favor, those against, and the don't-knows who remained undecided on the new technology.

the state in which one holds two opposing ideas at the same time

firmly and uncompromisingly committed to a belief, habit, or way of thinking

He's a dyed-in-the-wool conservative who never wavers in his views.

referring to a Christian group emphasizing the significance of the Bible and salvation through faith

The evangelical preacher delivered a passionate sermon to his congregation.

stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

one who makes an abrupt change of opinion, especially a politician

someone who has their own opinions, ideas, and beliefs rather than accepting other people's, especially about religion or politics

In an age of conformity, she proudly identified as a freethinker, always striving to think for herself.

(of people or opinions) strong and demanding in manner or expression

His forceful leadership style commanded attention and respect from his team.