narrow-minded
[ nar-oh-mahyn-did ]
adjective
having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
not receptive to new ideas; having a closed mind.
Origin of narrow-minded
1First recorded in 1615–25
Other words for narrow-minded
Opposites for narrow-minded
Other words from narrow-minded
- nar·row-mind·ed·ly, adverb
- nar·row-mind·ed·ness, noun
- un·nar·row-mind·ed, adjective
- un·nar·row-mind·ed·ly, adverb
- un·nar·row-mind·ed·ness, noun
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How to use narrow-minded in a sentence
Spinoza, of Jewish descent, is especially interesting in his fight against narrowmindedness and for a universal philosophy.
The Positive Outcome of Philosophy | Joseph DietzgenNarrowmindedness in living and in dealing is generally short-sighted, and leads to failure.
Self-Help | Samuel Smiles
British Dictionary definitions for narrow-minded
narrow-minded
adjective
having a biased or illiberal viewpoint; bigoted, intolerant, or prejudiced
Derived forms of narrow-minded
- narrow-mindedly, adverb
- narrow-mindedness, noun
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