dogmatism

This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting an arrogant or stubborn insistence on one's own beliefs. It describes a mindset where the speaker believes their position is beyond question, often leading to a refusal to engage in rational discourse or consider contradictory evidence. As an uncountable noun, it refers to a quality or a philosophical approach rather than a discrete object. It does not have a plural form and is used to describe the general state of being dogmatic or the existence of a rigid doctrinal system.