a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
"my opinion differs from yours"
"I am not of your persuasion"
"what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
"he asked for a poll of public opinion"
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
"opinions are usually written by a single judge"
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
"his impression of her was favorable"
"what are your feelings about the crisis?"
"it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"
"I had a feeling that she was lying"
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
"After reviewing all the data and hearing both sides of the argument, she finally shared her opinion on whether the new policy would actually help small businesses."
In plain English: An opinion is what someone thinks or believes about something, even if it isn't necessarily true.
"The manager asked for everyone's opinion on the new project plan."
Usage: Use "opinion" to describe a personal view or judgment that may vary from person to person and does not necessarily reflect an established fact. It is appropriate when discussing individual perspectives on topics, issues, or people rather than stating objective truths.
To have or express as an opinion.
"After reviewing the proposal, I will share my opinion on whether we should proceed with the new marketing strategy."
In plain English: To give your own opinion as an answer to a question.
"I don't want to be in your opinion on this matter."
Usage: Do not use "opinion" as a verb; instead, say that someone holds, expresses, or gives an opinion. The word functions only as a noun to describe a belief or judgment.
The word "opinion" entered English through Middle English and French from the Latin opiniō, which originally meant "a thought formed in the mind." It replaced an earlier native English term, effectively becoming the standard way to describe a personal belief or judgment.