Definition of Doctrinaire

stubbornly holding on to an idea without concern for practicalities or reality

Examples of Doctrinaire in a sentence

His doctrinaire attitude turned off others as he attempted to force his personal beliefs on all he met.  

With a doctrinaire attitude, the politician pressured his constituents to follow his policies blindly.  

Doctrinaire in nature, the priest had no patience for parishioners who would not accept his ideas without question.  

Although he was popular with republicans, his doctrinaire approach stopped him from crossing party lines.  

Doctrinaire and pushy, the fanatic was always pushing his conspiracy theories on those around him.  

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