opinion

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
  2. noun 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
  3. noun a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

Etymology

From English opine + -ion, from Middle English opinion, opinioun, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French opinion, from Latin opīniō, from opīnor (“to opine”). Displaced native Old English wēna.

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Synonyms

sentiment, persuasion, view, thought

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