English Dictionary (Humor) beta

appeals The act of making a strong and passionate request, often with the intention of influencing someone's decision or opinion.  ■ "I may have lost the debate, but I still have the right to appeal the judge's decision."

believe² To hold a certain opinion or conviction about something, often without any evidence to support it.  ■ "I believe that pineapple belongs on pizza."

Biased Adjective: Having a strong preference or slant towards one side or opinion.  ■ The politician was extremely biased and only spoke about issues that benefited their party.

briefly A way to say "for a short time" in the most sarcastic manner possible.  ■ "I'll briefly stop being rude and listen to your opinion."

change A sudden or gradual shift in one's opinion, behavior, or circumstances.  ■After realizing the true nature of his roommate's cooking, John decided it was time for a change in living arrangements.

Controversial Something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate, often because it goes against popular opinion.  ■ "I don't understand why people are so controversial about pineapple pizza. It's delicious!"

Decisive Adjective Characterized by firmness and determination in action or opinion.  ■ When the CEO decided to fire everyone, she was decisively ruthless.

Defended To protect or uphold a position, opinion, or action, often in the face of opposition or criticism.  ■ "I'll defend my decision to eat too many cookies all day because it's a matter of personal taste!"

differ¹ To have an opinion that differs from someone else's.  ■ If you think pineapple belongs on pizza, don't differ with me too much. I've already spent months arguing against it.

disagreed To disagree with someone's opinion or decision.  ■ "I disagreed with the restaurant's decision to charge extra for ketchup. I mean, come on! It's just a simple condiment!"

Disputing The act of arguing and disagreeing about something, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I can't believe you think pineapple belongs on pizza," said John, as he vigorously disputed his friend's opinion. The crowd erupted in laughter.

Dissident A person who is not in agreement with the majority opinion or belief of their group.  ■ "The dissident scientist's controversial theories were met with skepticism by the scientific community."

editorial An article or commentary written by an editor of a newspaper or magazine, expressing the paper's opinion on current events or issues.  ■ The editorial in today's paper was hilarious! It had me rolling on the floor laughing.

Evaluations A judgment or assessment of something, often based on personal opinion.  ■ "I gave this movie a high evaluation because it had lots of funny moments."

False Something that is not true or accurate. Often used to describe a statement, opinion, or belief that is incorrect.  ■ "I am a professional musician." False! I can barely play the harmonica on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Judgments A wise, well-informed, or discerning opinion.  ■ "Her judgments on the latest fashion trends are always spot on."

moves A sudden and dramatic shift in opinion or behavior, often resulting in a surprising or humorous outcome.  ■ "When I found out my boss was going to retire, I immediately moved to take his job."

nobody A person or thing of no importance, interest, or consequence. It is someone who does not matter or exist in the grand scheme of things.  ■ "Nobody cares about my opinion on politics because I'm just nobody."

overestimated To have an exaggerated or incorrect opinion about something, often resulting in disappointment or failure.  ■ "I overestimated my cooking skills and ended up burning dinner. From now on, I'll stick to ordering takeout."

overruled To have one's decision or opinion overturned or rejected, usually by a higher authority.  ■ "When I suggested the movie for our group outing, my friends immediately overruled me and chose a different film."

peter A comically overenthusiastic person who always has an opinion on everything.  ■ "I can't believe Peter just ate a whole pizza by himself! He thinks he's the only one who knows how to have fun."

pigheaded stubbornly unyielding or obstinate in opinion or behavior, often to the point of being foolish or irrational  ■ "He was so pigheaded about his idea that he refused to listen to any reasonable criticism or suggestions."

polls A survey or vote taken by a group of people, usually to determine the opinion or preference of that group.  ■ "I recently took a poll to see what my friends thought about pineapple pizza. The results were inconclusive."

Preconceived A belief or opinion formed without having any knowledge or evidence to support it.  ■ John had a preconceived notion that all politicians are corrupt, even before he had any experience with them.

propaganda Information, especially of a political or commercial nature, that is spread intentionally to influence public opinion.  ■ "The government's propaganda campaign convinced the public that they needed to buy more war bonds to support the war effort."

protesters People who are very angry about something and want to express their opinion loudly, often in public.  ■ "The protesters were so upset that they marched through the city with signs and chants, demanding change!

Repute The general opinion of a person or thing, based on what others have said about them.  ■ "John has a great reputation for being a great dancer. People always ask him to show off his moves at parties."

right The correct opinion or course of action, as determined by a higher power or authority.  ■ When in doubt, just do what's right.

Say To utter words, especially in order to convey information or express an opinion.  ■ "I say, have you seen the new movie? It's hilarious!"

Saying A humorous or sarcastic remark that is often used to express one's own opinion.  ■ "I told my friend he was drawing his eyebrows too high. He looked surprised."

Settled A state of being firmly in one's opinion or position, with no further discussion or debate possible.  ■ "I settled on the idea that pineapple pizza is delicious and nothing can change my mind."

shift A sudden change in attitude, opinion, or position. A quick and easy way to get out of a situation.  ■ After hearing the bad news, Sarah immediately shifted her focus to finding a new job.

Standpoint The position or viewpoint of someone, often used to describe their opinion on a matter.  ■ "I'm taking a standpoint that all politicians should be required to eat only fast food for lunch every Friday."

Statements A series of words that express someone's opinion or belief about a topic.  ■ "I believe pineapple belongs on pizza" - This statement is not only wrong, but it's also a slippery slope to a world without pizza.

stating A long, drawn-out statement of facts or an opinion.  ■ He was known for his ability to make a "stating" argument that lasted for hours.

staunch Adjective - Extremely loyal or devoted, often to the point of stubbornness.  ■ "I may have a different opinion on this topic, but I'm staunchly against the use of single-use plastic bags."

Stubborn A person who refuses to change their mind or opinion, despite evidence to the contrary.  ■ "He's so stubborn, he still believes that pineapple belongs on pizza."

Subjective Pertaining to or characteristic of a person's own opinions, feelings, or tastes.  ■ "I may find this movie hilarious, but my subjective opinion doesn't necessarily mean it's actually funny."

think To engage in mental activity that results in an opinion or belief.  ■ I think pineapple belongs on pizza.

unanimous 1. Of, relating to, or agreeing with a single, general opinion.  ■ The entire group was unanimous in their decision to go on a road trip.

Verily an intensifier used to emphasize statements of fact or opinion  ■ "I verily believe that pineapple pizza is delicious."

voiced To give a voice to one's opinion, especially in the form of a protest or complaint.  ■ After hearing her friend's joke, Jane voiced her dissent by saying, "That was the worst dad joke I've ever heard."

Weighted having a lot of weight or importance in someone's opinion  ■ "The celebrity endorsement gave the product a lot of weighted credibility."

advocating Being a loud, obnoxious person who insists that their opinion is the only correct one and will do anything to convince others to agree with them.  ■ "I'm advocating for a ban on all forms of entertainment because they're a waste of time and resources." said the man with a straight face

bias A strong inclination towards one particular opinion or course of action, often to the detriment of others.  ■ When it comes to politics, John always has a bias towards the left. He'll never admit that he doesn't like anything about the right wing, even when it's obvious that they have good ideas too.

chops A slang term used to refer to a person's intelligence or ability to think critically. It is often used in a derogatory or belittling manner.  ■ "Don't bother asking John for his opinion, he doesn't have the chops to understand the subject matter."

conceited A person who has an overly high opinion of themselves, often to the point of arrogance or self-righteousness.  ■ John was so conceited that he didn't even bother to wash his own car - he just assumed everyone else would do it for him.

Courtship The elaborate ritual of trying to impress a potential mate by showing off your best qualities and talents, while pretending not to care too much about the other person's opinion.  ■ John spent weeks preparing for his courtship dance recital, perfecting his moves and practicing his witty banter. Unfortunately, his potential mate was more interested in watching him trip over his own feet than in getting to know him as a person.

discrepancy A situation where something is not as it seems or doesn't match up. It can also refer to a difference in opinion.  ■ The politician promised to lower taxes, but the reality was a massive increase in fees for everyday services. The discrepancy between what he said and what actually happened left many voters feeling betrayed.