undogmatic
Not rigidly ideological
Undogmatic describes a willingness to question established beliefs or consider alternative viewpoints.
An undogmatic thinker doesn't cling rigidly to doctrine: She took an undogmatic approach to religion, borrowing from multiple traditions.
The word often carries approval, suggesting open-mindedness rather than ideological stubbornness.
Open to input
- inquiringSeeking information actively
- curiousEager to learn
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- explorativeInclined to search thoroughly
unprejudiced · impartial · objective · freethinking · broad-minded · enlightened · progressive · liberal
Willing to receive
- inclusiveCovering all members
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
- understandingMental comprehension of something
empathetic · compassionate · patient · permissive · lenient · indulgent · charitable · generous
Able to adjust readily
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- accommodatingWilling to help others
- amenableWilling to comply
adjustable · open-ended · revisable · provisional · tentative · moderate · centrist · nonideological
receptive
Open to input
- inquiringSeeking information actively
- curiousEager to learn
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
explorative · unprejudiced · impartial · objective · freethinking · broad-minded · enlightened · progressive · liberal · intellectual
accepting
Willing to receive
- inclusiveCovering all members
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
understanding · empathetic · compassionate · patient · permissive · lenient · indulgent · charitable · generous · equitable
adaptable
Able to adjust readily
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- accommodatingWilling to help others
amenable · adjustable · open-ended · revisable · provisional · tentative · moderate · centrist · nonideological · empirical
undogmaticdogmatic
Asserting opinions as facts
doctrinaire · rigid · inflexible · close-minded · hidebound
undogmaticsectarian
Rigidly devoted to faction
intolerant · narrow-minded · narrow · partisan · bigoted
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