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doctrinaire
01
rigidly attached to a theory or set of beliefs, ignoring whether they are practical or realistic
Examples
His doctrinaire approach to politics left no room for compromise.
The manager was criticized for being doctrinaire about outdated methods.
Doctrinaire
01
a person who stubbornly clings to a theory or opinion, often in an arrogant or inflexible way
Examples
The critic dismissed him as a mere doctrinaire, not a realist.
History shows how doctrinaires often fail when faced with reality.
