English dictionary
opinion
nounPronunciation
əˈpɪnjən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
noun
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
noun
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
noun
- a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
noun
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
noun
- 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
Example sentences
his impression of her was favorable
what are your feelings about the crisis?
it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
I had a feeling that she was lying
my opinion differs from yours
I am not of your persuasion
what are your thoughts on Haiti?
he asked for a poll of public opinion
opinions are usually written by a single judge
his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page