dogmatism

Definitions

The expression of opinions very strongly as if they were facts.

The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.

Examples

His rigid dogmatism prevented him from considering any alternative viewpoints during the debate.

The professor warned his students against the dangers of intellectual dogmatism in scientific research.

Synonyms

doctrinairism intolerance rigidity inflexibility narrow-mindedness bigotry authoritarianism

Antonyms

open-mindedness flexibility tolerance skepticism objectivity receptiveness humility