opinion
word
/əˈpɪnjən/
uh-PIN-yuhn
/əpˈɪniən/
uh-PIN-ee-uhn
Definition
An opinion is what someone thinks or believes about something or someone. It is a personal view and may be different from a fact or from other people's views.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday and formal English. Common patterns: 'in my opinion', 'give your opinion', 'ask for someone's opinion', 'public opinion'. Don't use it for proven facts; it usually refers to personal judgment. 'View' and 'point of view' can sound slightly more formal.
Spanish: opinión - parecerPortuguese (BR): opiniãoPortuguese (PT): opiniãoChinese (Simplified): 意见 - 看法Chinese (Traditional): 意見 - 看法Hindi: राय - मतArabic: رأي - وجهة نظرBengali: মত - মতামতRussian: мнениеJapanese: 意見Vietnamese: ý kiến - quan điểmKorean: 의견Turkish: görüş - fikirUrdu: رائےIndonesian: pendapat - opini
Example Sentences
My opinion is different from yours.
basic
She asked for my opinion about the movie.
basic
Everyone has an opinion on this topic.
basic
In my opinion, we should wait a few more days.
natural
I don't want to force my opinion on anyone.
natural
Public opinion changed quickly after the interview.
natural