Class: adjective | Syllables: dahk-truh-NAIR

Definition: Doctrinaire is a formal word that means “stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations.” It is often used disapprovingly to describe a person who has very strong beliefs about what should be done and who will not change those beliefs or accept other people's opinions.

Example(s):
// They were pleased by the shift in leadership, as their old mayor was extremely doctrinaire.