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Dogmatic

usgb/dɔːɡˈmætɪk/Volume
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Closed-mindedPlay
Indicates someone is not open to other ideas, showing negative attitude towards change or different opinions. SlideHe was dogmatic in rejecting any suggestions for improvement.
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Certainty OverloadPlay
Use 'dogmatic' to describe excessive confidence in one's beliefs regardless of contrary evidence. SlideHer dogmatic belief in the old methods ignored all the new research.
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Argumentative WarningPlay
Suggests that a discussion might become heated or unproductive due to inflexible attitudes. SlideAvoid being dogmatic during debates to keep the conversation constructive.