narrow-minded
adjective
having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
narrow-mindedness
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a word derived from
narrow-minded.
Example Sentences
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In a sense, this narrow-mindedness is rational due to the myriad decisions people already juggle.
From Slate ● Dec. 3, 2024
Dismissing the extinction of species as no big deal merely demonstrates human narrow-mindedness and ignorance about our impact on the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Ms Davis said: "It's very disappointing this has been spoilt for the sake of someone's narrow-mindedness."
From BBC ● May 31, 2023
A lot of times when we see narrow-mindedness, when we see racism, when we see xenophobia, these are people who are not well read.”
From The Guardian ● Dec. 27, 2018
A man who takes away another man’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
