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
I tell myself that it’s better for the environment, that parochialism is narrow-mindedness, not a lack of foreign travel, and that the landscapes I like best are the ones I can get to by train.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2020
My dad’s narrow-mindedness only made me feel more connected to Maribel, though.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
