Definition of: dogmatic

(dôg·mat′ik, dog-) adjective
1. Marked by positive and authoritative assertion; stating opinions without evidence.
2. Hence, arrogant.
3. Like or pertaining to dogma. Also dog·mat′i·cal.
—dog·mat′i·cal·ly adverb
—dog·mat′i·cal·ness noun Synonyms: arrogant, authoritative, dictatorial, doctrinal, domineering, imperious, magisterial, opinionated, overbearing, positive, self–opinionated, systematic. Dogmatic is technically applied to that which is formally enunciated by adequate authority; doctrinal to that which is stated in the form of doctrine to be taught or defended. Outside of theology, dogmatic has generally an offensive sense; a dogmatic statement is one for which the author does not trouble himself to give a reason, either because of the strength of his convictions, or because of his contempt for those whom he addresses; thus dogmatic is, in common use, allied with arrogant and kindred words. See IMPERIOUS.