doctrinaire

Day 63Level 2

dahk-truh-NAYR

dogmatic

strictly devoted to theories in all circumstances, even if there are practical problems

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

dogmatic, inflexible, opinionated

Antonyms:

flexible, submissive

Example Sentence:

The doctrinaire economist was shocked to see the inability of economic theories to improve the life of poor people.

Related Words

support

BOHL-stuhr

to provide support for reinforcement

adjacent

kuhn-TIG-yoo-uhs

adjacent; touching; abutting

dissertation

DIS-kawrs

conversation, speech, dissertation

government by elders

jer-uhn-TOK-ruh-see

government by the aged

shameful

ig-nuh-MIN-ee-us

shameful, disgraceful

place side by side

JUHK-stuh-pohz

to put people or things together especially for comparison