Fanatism (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive intolerance of opposing views.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her political ideology had gradually transformed into fanatism, where anyone with dissenting views was swiftly condemned.
- His colleagues distanced themselves from his growing fanatism, as it became a liability to constructive discussion and decision-making.
- Throughout the conference, some audience members felt that the keynote speaker's language betrayed an unfortunate undertone of fanatism, chilling further discussion on sensitive issues.
- Due to rising tensions in the nation's divided populace, pundits foresaw increased acts of violent protest borne of irrational fanatism and ideology-fueled tensions.
- Eventually, friends found his hardened perspectives stemming from the excess of unchecked passion became toxic expressions of personal fanatism which sought conformity through fervor over any contrary reality or feedback.