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opinion

opinion

∞ 1.0
A person's view about something
  • noun
  • /əˈpɪnjən/
: opinión
  • If you're losing your job now, in my opinion, go the opposite way.
  • express an opinion
  • opinions differ
  • expert opinion

And they said, what is your opinion on hallucinogens?

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Examples

Synonyms

view
vsopinion
∞ 1.5

A personal opinion or belief about something

is a broader belief or judgment that may lack full certainty
thought
vsopinion
∞ 1.4

The process of thinking or an idea that comes from thinking

is the result as a belief or judgment rather than the mental process itself
belief
vsopinion
∞ 1.1

A feeling that something is true even without proof

can be less certain or less deeply held than such acceptance
feeling
vsopinion
∞ 1.0

A natural ability to understand or do something

is a considered belief or judgment rather than purely instinctive sense
position
vsopinion
926 3.5

A view or opinion someone has about an issue

is a general belief or judgment not always as fixed or formal
impression
vsopinion
737 3.1

A quick idea you form about someone or something

is a belief or judgment that may or may not be quickly formed
notion
vsopinion
658 3.7

An idea or wish to do something, often sudden

is a fuller judgment or belief that can be more deliberate
judgment
vsopinion
  • US
647 2.4

An opinion or decision formed after careful thought

is similar but can be held with less deliberation or proof
sentiment
vsopinion
218 4.0

An opinion people have that is not based on proof

matches that uncertainty but is framed as a plain belief or judgment
conviction
vsopinion
190 4.5

A strong belief or opinion that someone is sure about

is a belief or judgment that may be less firm or absolute
conclusion
vsopinion
76 2.7

A guess made without enough evidence

is a belief or judgment that may be less certain or tentative
estimation
vsopinion
28 3.2

An opinion about someone's qualities or how much people respect them

is a more neutral belief or judgment without evaluative emphasis
personal belief
vsopinion
21 3.9

An idea someone holds about what is right or true that affects how they act

is a more neutral judgment that may not influence actions
strong belief
vsopinion
13 3.6

A sure feeling that something is true

is a belief or judgment that can be more tentative or changeable
value judgment
vsopinion
9 6.2

An opinion based on personal beliefs instead of facts

is a general belief not necessarily tied to personal value criteria
1 6.1

A very honest and direct view that does not try to sound nicer

is the same belief or judgment but not focused on blunt expression

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Something that can be shown to be true, not an opinion

Compounds

165 2.4

The views most people in a society have about an issue

45 2.5

A survey that asks a group of people what they think about a topic

difference of opinion
  • Specialized
37 3.5

A situation where two or more people disagree about something important

A survey that asks a group of people who represent the public about their views on an issue

20 4.4

The public's opinion about a person or issue formed outside a legal trial

A belief that most people in a group share

12 6.3

More than half of the judges agree on a written explanation of the court's decision

legal opinion
  • Formal
9 6.1

A written statement by a judge or court explaining why they decided a case

8 7.7

A written statement by one or more judges who disagree with the court's decision

2 7.9

A separate statement by a judge who agrees with the decision but gives different reasons

An opinion you form before you know enough facts

A very honest and direct view that does not try to sound nicer

1 8.4

A formal auditor statement saying a company's accounts are not fair or correct

How Certain

certainty
  • Literature
198 3.4
conviction
190 4.5
belief
∞ 1.1
opinion
∞ 1.0
hunch
142 4.7
guess
601 1.0

Surface Forms

opinion singular
opinions plural

Morphology

opinion = opine (transparent) = opine + ion

The meaning 'a belief or judgment' is the direct nominalization of the verb 'opine' and follows a productive '-ion' noun formation that B1 learners can often recognize.

Etymology

Opinion comes from a Latin word that meant 'view' or 'belief' and is related to opine, which means 'to give your view'. So when you have an opinion, you have a personal 'view' or judgment about something.