opinion

Plural: opinions

Noun

• A belief or judgment formed about something, not necessarily fact.
• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
  • "my opinion differs from yours"
• 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
  • "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
• a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
  • "he asked for a poll of public opinion"
• the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
  • "opinions are usually written by a single judge"
• the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
• A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
• The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
• Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
• Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
• The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.
• A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible.

Verb

• To have or express as an opinion.

Examples

• Every man is a fool in some man's opinion.
• I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system.
• In his opinion, playing defensively was a superior Words With Friends strategy.
• In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate.
• We invite you to state your opinions about the suggestions.

Synonyms

belief, feeling, impression, judgement, judgment, legal opinion, notion, persuasion, popular opinion, public opinion, ruling, sentiment, thought, view, vox populi, piece, point of view, take, verdict

Related Words

fact, opination, opine, opinionated