literal-minded
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of literal-minded
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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"Sensitivity to language is important and necessary, but we've become too literal-minded".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024
As Elizabeth Yuko wrote for the History Channel last year, it was the rise of Charismatic Christianity — and televangelists like Billy Graham — who helped bring the fiery and literal-minded approach to contemporary demon-busting.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023
But ultimately you will have to defer to the parent, even if you think they are being overprotective or too literal-minded.
From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022
The image presents a ham-handed metaphor, and it’s indicative of the lack of imagination that hampers the literal-minded drama.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2021
"Never had any, ma'am," said Uncle Mo, literal-minded from constitutional good-faith.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
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