Synonyms for opinion

Synonyms for (noun) opinion

Synonyms: opinion, ruling

Definition: the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

Similar words: judgement, judgment, judicial decision

Definition: (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it


Synonyms: feeling, opinion, notion, belief, impression

Definition: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Usage: his impression of her was favorable; what are your feelings about the crisis?; it strengthened my belief in his sincerity; I had a feeling that she was lying

Similar words: idea, thought

Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind


Synonyms: view, sentiment, opinion, persuasion, thought

Definition: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Usage: my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion; what are your thoughts on Haiti?

Similar words: belief

Definition: any cognitive content held as true


Synonyms: public opinion, popular opinion, vox populi, opinion

Definition: a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

Usage: he asked for a poll of public opinion

Similar words: belief

Definition: any cognitive content held as true


Synonyms: judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion

Definition: the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

Usage: opinions are usually written by a single judge

Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right


Synonyms: view, opinion

Definition: 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

Usage: his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page

Similar words: subject matter, substance, message, content

Definition: what a communication that is about something is about


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