opinion
What you think or believe about something.
A view, belief, or judgment that someone holds about a particular subject, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
A formal statement from an expert saying what they think or decide.
A formal statement of a judgment or advice given by an expert, especially in legal, medical, or official contexts.
- Base: opinion
- Plural: opinion, opinions
entitled to your opinion
3having right to own belief
Used to say someone can have their own thoughts, even if others disagree.
- You're entitled to your opinion, but I don't agree.
- He said she was entitled to her opinion about the matter.
in my opinion
1introducing your personal view
Used to show that you are telling what you think or believe.
- In my opinion, this is the best option we have.
- In my opinion, she handled the situation very well.
opinion piece
4article stating personal views
A newspaper or magazine article that gives the writer's thoughts or ideas about a topic.
- He wrote an opinion piece about climate change.
- The newspaper's opinion piece criticized the new law.
second opinion
2additional expert view for confirmation
Advice from another expert to compare with the first one.
- I got a second opinion before agreeing to surgery.
- She wanted a second opinion about the diagnosis.
public opinion
1beliefs of most people
What most people think about something.
- Public opinion has turned against the war.
- Public opinion is against the new law.
- The policy was changed due to public opinion.
- The scandal changed public opinion about the politician.