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opinion

opinion

1.0
A person's view about something
  • noun
  • /əˈpɪnjən/
translation icon : 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

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
view
vsopinion
1.5

A personal opinion or belief about something

is a broader belief or judgment that may lack full certainty
feeling
vsopinion
1.0

A natural ability to understand or do something

is a considered belief or judgment rather than purely instinctive sense
belief
vsopinion
1.1

A feeling that something is true even without proof

can be less certain or less deeply held than such acceptance
position
vsopinion
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
777 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
653 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
358 2.4

An opinion or decision formed after careful thought

is similar but can be held with less deliberation or proof
conviction
vsopinion
258 4.5

A strong belief or opinion that someone is sure about

is a belief or judgment that may be less firm or absolute
sentiment
vsopinion
185 4.0

An opinion people have that is not based on proof

matches that uncertainty but is framed as a plain belief or judgment
conclusion
vsopinion
48 2.7

A guess made without enough evidence

is a belief or judgment that may be less certain or tentative
estimation
vsopinion
31 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
15 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
value judgment
vsopinion
8 6.2

An opinion based on personal beliefs instead of facts

is a general belief not necessarily tied to personal value criteria
strong belief
vsopinion
8 3.6

A sure feeling that something is true

is a belief or judgment that can be more tentative or changeable
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

168 2.4

The views most people in a society have about an issue

43 2.5

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

difference of opinion
  • Specialized
30 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

A belief that most people in a group share

10 6.3

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

9 4.4

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

7 7.7

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

legal opinion
  • Formal
7 6.1

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

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

8.4

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

How Certain

certainty
  • Literature
202 3.4
conviction
258 4.5
belief
1.1
opinion
1.0
hunch
159 4.7
guess
768 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.