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Rex Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Opinionated
Teresa Heinz Kerry - who is hoping to become First Lady after US elections in November - has urged Democratic delegates to rally behind her husband.
She said he was a leader who could "return America to its moral bearings".
Her impassioned plea came on day two of the four-day convention in Boston. She was cheered when she told delegates she had the right to be opinionated.
Other speakers who paid glowing tribute to the presidential hopeful included Howard Dean, previously a rival.
The crowd was galvanised by a rousing speech from youthful Senate contender Barack Obama, whom Democrats hope will capture the black vote.
"There's not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America," Mr Obama said, in a speech highlighting his multi-ethnic origins.
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You will read the word opinionated in the above. Is it correct? Is it very American English? I havn't heard before. However, the following are correct ways of using the way the word opinion. I am surprised to learn the word opinionated.
He has the right to have his own opinion on something/someone.
I have my opinion on .......
You have an opinion on ----
She said he was a leader who could "return America to its moral bearings".
Her impassioned plea came on day two of the four-day convention in Boston. She was cheered when she told delegates she had the right to be opinionated.
Other speakers who paid glowing tribute to the presidential hopeful included Howard Dean, previously a rival.
The crowd was galvanised by a rousing speech from youthful Senate contender Barack Obama, whom Democrats hope will capture the black vote.
"There's not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America," Mr Obama said, in a speech highlighting his multi-ethnic origins.
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You will read the word opinionated in the above. Is it correct? Is it very American English? I havn't heard before. However, the following are correct ways of using the way the word opinion. I am surprised to learn the word opinionated.
He has the right to have his own opinion on something/someone.
I have my opinion on .......
You have an opinion on ----
Top answer
If someone's "opinionated" it means that person seems to always have something to say about everything. They always have a strong opinion on any issue you mention. It's kind of a nicer way of saying someone always tells you their opinion whether you want to hear it or not.
- If someone's "opinionated" it means that person seems to always have something to say about everything.
- They always have a strong opinion on any issue you mention.
- It's kind of a nicer way of saying someone always tells you their opinion whether you want to hear it or not.
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If someone's "opinionated" it means that person seems to always have something to say about everything. They always have a strong opinion on any issue you mention.
It's kind of a nicer way of saying someone always tells you their opinion whether you want to hear it or not.
It's kind of a nicer way of saying someone always tells you their opinion whether you want to hear it or not.
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Just adding to haogide's answer...
I watched Teresa Heinz Kerry's speech last night. She was making the point that she wants women not to thought of as "opinionated" but rather as "well informed and knowledgeable."
Opinionated has a negative connotation (or feeling) to it. For example, "My cousin always has an opinion, regardless of whether or not he knows what he is talking
I watched Teresa Heinz Kerry's speech last night. She was making the point that she wants women not to thought of as "opinionated" but rather as "well informed and knowledgeable."
Opinionated has a negative connotation (or feeling) to it. For example, "My cousin always has an opinion, regardless of whether or not he knows what he is talking
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Good post, MountainHiker. Thanks for adding the context there! Hehe, I tend to think that anybody telling anybody else to "shove it" is not really a good thing. It generally just sounds worse coming from a woman because generally men are regarded as being more forceful and rude.
Oh, hehe, one thing...and this is totally my fault for choosing a name with letters that are gonna look
Oh, hehe, one thing...and this is totally my fault for choosing a name with letters that are gonna look
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Haoquide,
My apologies for the incorrect spelling of your name. I dislike it when that happens!
Glad you enjoyed the additional context. I thought her speech was good. And I don't mind if she has some *****. At least she didn't use the VP Cheney recent infamous line. I won't even hint at it here, because this is a family rated web site. Woof!!
Also, if you're w
My apologies for the incorrect spelling of your name. I dislike it when that happens!
Glad you enjoyed the additional context. I thought her speech was good. And I don't mind if she has some *****. At least she didn't use the VP Cheney recent infamous line. I won't even hint at it here, because this is a family rated web site. Woof!!
Also, if you're w
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hehehe, notice I haven't answered the comma question either! I'm POSITIVE I'd botch that one up, so I'm hoping that an actual English teacher with lots of time on his or her hands will tackle that one.
No problem about the spelling! Like I said, it looks weird when it's underlined, so it's an EASY thing to do. You're not the only one. To be quite honest, if it weren't my "name", I'd
No problem about the spelling! Like I said, it looks weird when it's underlined, so it's an EASY thing to do. You're not the only one. To be quite honest, if it weren't my "name", I'd
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