Table of Contents
- 1 What is a dogmatic person?
- 2 What is the opposite of a pragmatic person?
- 3 What does arguable mean?
- 4 What does unambiguous mean in psychology?
- 5 What is the difference between dogmatic and pragmatic?
- 6 How would you describe someone who does what they say they will?
- 7 Do you have to use “they” when writing about someone?
- 8 Is it good practice to ask someone what pronouns they use?
What is a dogmatic person?
Someone who is dogmatic lives by a certain set of principles they follow. It’s derived from the Greek word dogma (“opinion, tenet”). Some synonyms for dogmatic include arbitrary, arrogant, assertive, obstinate, and stubborn.
What is the opposite of a pragmatic person?
Opposite of practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory. idealistic. impractical. unrealistic. inefficient.
What do you call someone who shows off their knowledge?
pedantic Add to list Share. Pedantic means “like a pedant,” someone who’s too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. It’s a negative term that implies someone is showing off book learning or trivia, especially in a tiresome way.
What does arguable mean?
Definition of arguable 1 : not certain or clearly true : open to argument, dispute, or question an arguable point.
What does unambiguous mean in psychology?
: clearly expressed or understood : not ambiguous.
What is pragmatic person?
A person who is pragmatic is concerned more with matters of fact than with what could or should be. A pragmatic person’s realm is results and consequences. If that’s where your focus is, you may want to apply the word to yourself.
What is the difference between dogmatic and pragmatic?
is that dogmatic is (philosophy|medicine) adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction while pragmatic is practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
How would you describe someone who does what they say they will?
Going a bit further, maybe we could also assume that when he/she says something will be done by him/her, then that will be done by him/her definitely. A person who does what they say they will do is a person who honors their commitments and keeps their promises. So I would describe such a person as honorable and trustworthy.
What if a person uses “she” or “he” instead of “they?
If a person uses “she” or “he,” do not use “they” instead. Likewise, if a person uses “they,” do not switch to “he” or “she.” Use the pronouns the person uses. Kai is a nonbinary person. They attend university in their home state of Vermont and are majoring in chemistry. Kai’s friend River is a transgender woman.
Do you have to use “they” when writing about someone?
If you are writing about a person who uses “they” as their pronoun, then yes, you have to use it. Respectful and inclusive language is important. And it’s part of APA Style. If you are writing about a generic person, you should use the singular “they” if your sentence includes a pronoun.
Is it good practice to ask someone what pronouns they use?
It is also good practice for an individual to volunteer what pronouns they use so that others do not have to ask. If a person uses “she” or “he,” do not use “they” instead. Likewise, if a person uses “they,” do not switch to “he” or “she.” Use the pronouns the person uses.