opinion
noun
1. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- my opinion differs from yours
Similar word(s): persuasion, sentiment, thought, view
Definition categories: thought, belief
2. a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
- his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
Similar word(s): view
Definition categories: communication, content, message, substance
3. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
- he asked for a poll of public opinion
Definition categories: thought, belief
4. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
- opinions are usually written by a single judge
Similar word(s): judgement, judgment
Definition categories: communication, instrument
5. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
Similar word(s): ruling
Definition categories: act, judgement, judgment
6. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Similar word(s): belief, feeling, impression, notion
Definition categories: thought, idea
Sentences with opinion as a noun:
- I would like to know your opinions on the new systems.
- In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate.
- Every man is a fool in some man's opinion.
- Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived. - Oscar Wilde
verb
1. (transitive, archaic) To have or express as an opinion.