dogmatic
US
/dɔɡˈmætɪk/
UK
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/
Meaning
Unwilling to consider other opinions because you believe your own ideas are unquestionably correct.
अपने विचारों को ही सही मानकर दूसरों की राय पर विचार न करने वाला; हठधर्मी।
Examples
“The dogmatic manager dismissed every suggestion that challenged her plan.”
“Try not to sound dogmatic when discussing a topic people disagree about.”
“He argued dogmatically, refusing to listen to the evidence.”
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Not natural: She is dogmatic to her opinions.
Better: She is dogmatic about her opinions.
Use “about” to say which subject or opinion someone is dogmatic about.
किस विषय या राय के बारे में कोई हठधर्मी है, यह बताने के लिए “about” इस्तेमाल करें।
Not natural: He is dogmatic about finishing the project on time.
Better: He is determined to finish the project on time.
“Dogmatic” describes rigid beliefs, not strong determination to complete a task.
“Dogmatic” का मतलब किसी राय पर अड़े रहना है, काम पूरा करने का दृढ़ निश्चय नहीं।
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Dogmatic is usually critical: it suggests someone is too certain of their beliefs to consider other views.
Dogmatic आम तौर पर आलोचनात्मक शब्द है: यह बताता है कि कोई अपने विचारों पर इतना अड़ा है कि दूसरी राय नहीं सुनता।