opinion

Noun

• 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
    

• the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

• the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
  • opinions are usually written by a single judge
    

• a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
  • he asked for a poll of public opinion
    

• a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
  • his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
    

• 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?
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  impression , feeling , belief , notion , ruling , legal opinion , judgment , judgement , public opinion , popular opinion , vox populi , view , sentiment , persuasion , thought