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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