1. rigidly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard for practical considerations
Usage: often disapproving

1. a person who rigidly applies theories or doctrines without considering practical matters
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The professor’s doctrinaire approach to economics ignored real-world complexities.
• She criticized the committee’s doctrinaire adherence to outdated policies.
• His doctrinaire views made it difficult to find compromise solutions.
• The party rejected the doctrinaire who refused to consider voter concerns.
• Many saw him as a doctrinaire more interested in theory than results.
• The doctrinaire insisted on following the manual despite obvious problems.