adjective
dogmatic
asserting opinions as if unquestionable
In more detail
1. (adjective) inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
2. (adjective) characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles
Examples
- 1. He took a dogmatic approach to religion, refusing to consider any other perspectives.
- 2. Her dogmatic insistence that she was right made it impossible to have a reasonable discussion.
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