Unopinionated

Unopinionated is an adjective that describes someone or something that does not hold or express strong opinions or preferences. In everyday language it can refer to a person who is neutral or nonjudgmental, or to an approach or method that avoids binding conclusions or advocacy.

The term is formed from un- (not) + opinionated (holding or expressing opinions). It is widely used in contemporary English, particularly in technology and design discourse, to signal neutrality or openness to multiple possibilities.

In software development, unopinionated describes frameworks, libraries, or tools that do not impose a particular architecture, pattern, or workflow. They aim to provide essential functionality while leaving structure, conventions, and best practices up to the developer, offering flexibility at the cost of more decisions and setup.

The label can also describe products or interfaces designed to be neutral in their interactions, avoiding strong branding, norms, or biases, and focusing on user choice. In social contexts, describing someone as unopinionated may imply neutrality, but can also be perceived as indecision or lack of firmness. Overall, the term emphasizes neutrality or openness rather than advocacy for a specific stance or method.