B1nounsocietylanguage
US/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
UK/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
a particular way of thinking about a subject or problem
In context
From my viewpoint, the new schedule is much better for working parents.
It helps to hear a different viewpoint before you make a decision.
The article presents the story from the viewpoint of a young refugee.
Words that go with viewpoint
noun + preposition
- from a viewpointFrom a legal viewpoint, the contract is not valid.
adjective + noun
- different viewpointEach guest brought a different viewpoint to the debate.
- opposing viewpointA good writer considers the opposing viewpoint fairly.
verb + noun
- share a viewpointI do not share your viewpoint on this issue.
- express a viewpointStudents are free to express a viewpoint in class.
- broaden your viewpointTraveling can broaden your viewpoint a great deal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
In my viewpoint, it is too expensive.Correct: From my viewpoint, it is too expensive.