opinions
English meaning: Opinions
Definition
A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.
Example
“Every man is a fool in some man's opinion.”
Another example: “The panel members held sharply differing opinions on the issue.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'opinion': personal beliefs or judgments ('strong opinions', 'in my opinion'). Also legal rulings ('the court's opinions'). Everyday to formal; common in debate, journalism and law.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'opinio' 'belief, conjecture', from 'opinari' 'to think'; via Old French; 14th century.
Synonyms
- views
- beliefs
- judgments
- perspectives
- sentiments
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- dissenting
- dissent
- differ
- opinion
- attitudes
- vary
- regarding
- decisions
- concerning
- expressed
Common Collocations
- strong opinions
- differing opinions
- express opinions
- public opinion(s)
- conflicting opinions
Word Forms
opinion (n); opinions; opinionated (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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