Insisting on strict adherence to a belief or opinion without considering other ideas
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Her dogmatic tone left no room for discussion.The leader's dogmatic views stifled creativity.He was criticized for being dogmatic in his approach.
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Pragmatic
/præɡˈmætɪk/
Being practical and focused on reaching a goal efficiently.
Examples:
Her pragmatic approach solved the complex issue quickly.He is known for his pragmatic solutions in business.A pragmatic mindset often leads to efficient outcomes.
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Pragmatic is related to practical solutions and realism, while dogmatic refers to strict adherence to doctrines or rules.
Remember pragmatic as practical; both start with pra.
Dogmatic is like a dog with a bone, sticking to its beliefs no matter what.