Can my opinion be wrong?

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In general, can a persons opinion on a topic be wrong, isn't it just their opinion?  An opinion based on experiences about how to handle something?  
here's what webster says:


 opin·ion 
Pronunciation: &#92;ə-ˈpin-yən&#92;
Function: noun 
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin opinion-, opinio, from opinari
Date: 14th century
1 a : a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter b : approval, esteem
2 a : belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge b : a generally held view
3 a : a formal expression of judgment or advice by an expert b : the formal expression (as by a judge, court, or referee) of the legal reasons and principles upon which a legal decision is based

— opin·ioned  &#92;-yənd&#92; adjective

analog_heart · Accepted Answer

your opinion cannot be wrong. it is what you think whether it is backed up by experience, facts, or what have you. opinions cannot be proven wrong. it is simply a thought. a fact is a fact whether proven wrong or not, but an opinion is always right.

beanload · Answer

Ok throw out the dictionary. Here's a very basic descript

Opinions are the truth as you see them... based on your experiences... mostly.. Some people have opinions they know are lies just because they can't bear to agree with the other person or party. 

Is it wrong? Hell yeah, Most opinions are wrong given enough time and evidence to the contrary. Its not a factual thing, its based on what you think and the fundamental rule of being Human is that we are fallible. I will never say I know anything for an absolute truth, that's just my opinion.

? · Answer

your opinion cannot be wrong.  unfortunately many people believe that if your opinion does not agree with their that you are wrong

an opinion is not a fact - a fact is the same for everyone.  an opinion may be the same as someone else.  but that doesn't mean it will always be the same as someone else.  or if it is it doesn't mean it will always be the same as the same someone else every time

for most people their opinion represent their personal life's experiences.  in some cases, as in webster's definition no 3, someone is recognized as an expert and then their opinion carries some wait but this does not mean they are always right and everyone else is always wrong

Anonymous · Answer

No opinion is wrong, because it's only a person's stand point on a subject or idea. It is only wrong if it is expressed in a negative way.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course. If I can demonstrate that your view, judgement or appraisal formed in your  mind about a particular matter is wrong, your opinion is wrong.

Yiriy · Answer

Your opinion can't be wrong because it is an opinion. It is your view on a topic or issue and it can neither be right nor wrong.

Anonymous · Answer

there opinion cant be wrong because its an opinion, but that doesnt make it right either
if i thought 2+2=3 I'd be wrong, but my opinion would be the same

Joseph the Second · Answer

Sure. ANYone's Opinion can be wrong... -After ALL; like you pointed out, -it's JUST an Opinion...  :)

Anonymous · Answer

An opinion is what you THINK, other people can only DISSAGREE with it. for example: i think blue is the best color is an OPINION!!!! but: I think apples are purple, is WRONG. Get the difference?

I am the truth · Answer

Someone's opinion can totally be wrong, and if they refuse to believe it no matter what, they are narcissistic.

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