English dictionary

opinion

/@/'p/I/n/j//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

noun.cognition

Examples
My opinion differs from yours.

Synonyms persuasion sentiment thought view

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.communication

Examples
His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page.

Synonyms view

Source: WordNet 3.0
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

noun.cognition

Examples
He asked for a poll of public opinion.

Synonyms popular opinion public opinion vox populi

Source: WordNet 3.0
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

noun.communication

Examples
Opinions are usually written by a single judge.

Synonyms judgement judgment legal opinion

Source: WordNet 3.0
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

noun.act

Synonyms ruling

Source: WordNet 3.0
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

noun.cognition

Synonyms belief feeling impression notion

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.

noun

Source: webster1913