Opinion

/əpˈɪni‍ən/

/əˈpɪnjən/

[noun]

Opinion

[NOUN]

one's feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

synonyms : persuasion

sentiment

thought

view

a piece of advice given by an expert regarding a particular subject

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

synonyms : view

a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

synonyms : popular opinion

public opinion

vox populi

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

synonyms : ruling

the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

synonyms : judgement

judgment

legal opinion

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

synonyms : belief

feeling

impression

notion

Examples

1. His opinions are entirely beyond the pale.

2. What is your opinion on the matter?

3. His opinion on the matter was quite different from mine.

4. Everyone within earshot soon knew her opinion of Reggie.

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