closed-minded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of closed-minded
Modeled after open-minded
Example Sentences
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Speaking of the incident in September, Ms Baynham said: "It just shows how closed-minded people are, and let's say if I was a famous artist I don't think anyone would say anything."
From BBC
"It just shows how closed-minded people are, and let's say if I was a famous artist I don't think anyone would say anything."
From BBC
“Unless you’re super closed-minded, I don’t see why you would do that.”
From Seattle Times
As leaders become more insular and closed-minded, the quality of their information and decisions deteriorates.
From Los Angeles Times
“I like running off people who are closed-minded,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times
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