dogma; doctrine; rigid principle
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
religious dogma; creed; tenet
formalRefers specifically to doctrines that demand blind obedience and forbid skepticism, common in religious or ideological contexts.
They strictly adhere to the church's dogma.
These ancient doctrines no longer fit modern society.
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He maintains a skeptical attitude towards religious creeds.
noun
blindly accepted principle; doctrine accepted without thought
neutralExtends to any principle or rule accepted uncritically, not just religious ones.
Don't treat book theories as rigid, lifeless doctrines.
His management method just blindly copies Western dogmas.
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We need innovation, not rigid adherence to outdated principles.
adjective
dogmatic; rigid; inflexible
neutralDescribes a person, attitude, or method that is rigidly bound by rules or doctrines.
Not starting from reality and blindly copying others' experience is just too dogmatic.
His thinking is very rigid; he is unwilling to listen to any different opinions.
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This dogmatic approach cannot solve practical problems.
noun
dogmatism
formalRefers specifically to the ideology or tendency of dogmatism.
We must oppose subjectivism and dogmatism.
His thinking is deeply influenced by dogmatism.
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Historical dogmatism has hindered social progress.