dogmatism
noun
Pronunciation: ˈdɒɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm
Definition
The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
Examples
His rigid dogmatism made it impossible to reach a compromise during the negotiations.
The professor warned that intellectual growth is often stifled by the dogmatism of established academic circles.
She eventually abandoned her youthful dogmatism and became much more open to alternative viewpoints.
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