Doctrinaire
Pronunciation: /ˌdɑːktrəˈnɛr/
Doctrinaire (adjective)
- stubbornly sticking to rules or ideas, even if they are not practical.
- 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