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antidogmatic

antidogmatic

7.9
Not accepting fixed beliefs that people do not question
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈdɔɡmətɪk/
translation icon : antidogmático
  • The professor's antidogmatic teaching style encouraged students to question traditional theories.

Examples

  • An antidogmatic attitude is important in scientific research to avoid bias.

  • The antidogmatic approach taken by the committee was refreshing!

  • Her antidogmatic views made her popular among those seeking open discussion.

  • Her antidogmatic views encourage open discussions.

  • The professor's antidogmatic teaching style encouraged students to question traditional theories.

  • An antidogmatic attitude fosters open debate and critical thinking in discussions.

  • Her antidogmatic views attracted those who valued diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.

Synonyms

nonconformist
vsantidogmatic
3 7.4

Not following the usual customs or rules of society

specifically opposes rigid beliefs rather than simply breaking social customs
heterodox
vsantidogmatic
  • Formal
1 9.7

Not following the usual or accepted beliefs, often in religion

opposes rigid, unquestioned beliefs rather than merely differing in doctrine
undogmatic
vsantidogmatic
7.8

Open to different beliefs and ideas

actively opposes rigid or unquestioned beliefs rather than just being open
undogmatical
vsantidogmatic
8.7

Open to new ideas and not following strict beliefs

expresses active opposition to rigid beliefs rather than mild questioning
nondogmatic
vsantidogmatic
7.5

Open to different ideas and willing to change views

tends to oppose rigid, unquestioned beliefs rather than only consider ideas
latitudinarian
vsantidogmatic
9.9

Being open to different religious opinions and practices

focuses on opposing rigid, unquestioned beliefs broadly rather than just tolerance
heterodoxical
vsantidogmatic
  • Formal
9.3

Not following the usual beliefs or practices

more strongly opposes rigid dogma instead of only holding different views
nonorthodox
vsantidogmatic
8.2

A person who does not follow usual ideas or ways

rejects rigid, unquestioned beliefs rather than just being different from norms

Antonyms

18 7.9

State opinions as certainly correct and ignore other views

How Dogmatic

authoritarian
58 7.5
rigid
70 4.2
dogmatic
18 7.9
antidogmatic
7.9
open-minded
80 3.7

Surface Forms

antidogmatic positive

Morphology

antidogmatic = dogmatic (transparent) = anti + dogma + tic

The word is a regular prefixation of anti- to dogmatic, and the opposition meaning is clear from the components.

Etymology

Antidogmatic is made of anti- 'against' and dogma 'a fixed belief or teaching'. So it means being against strict beliefs that are not questioned, which is why it describes people who like to question ideas.