Doctrinaire

Pronunciation: /ˌdɑːktrəˈnɛr/

Doctrinaire (adjective)

  1. stubbornly sticking to rules or ideas, even if they are not practical.
  2. someone who strongly follows a set of ideas without considering other views.

Examples

  • Her doctrinaire approach made discussions difficult.
  • The doctrinaire policies were not open to change.

Common collocations: doctrinaire stance, doctrinaire approach, doctrinaire thinker, doctrinaire attitude

Synonyms of Doctrinaire

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Neutral

Antonyms of Doctrinaire

  • describing adaptability and openness to change
  • describing practical and realistic approaches