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Narrow-minded

adjective
/ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Having a limited outlook or unwillingness to accept different opinions or ideas.

Example Sentences

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

She was too narrow-minded to consider other perspectives.

Example Expressions

narrow-minded attitude

Synonyms

prejudiced, intolerant, bigoted, close-minded, biased, conservative
Entry 1
prejudiced, intolerant, bigoted, close-minded
Entry 2
intolerant, prejudiced, biased, conservative, close-minded

Antonyms

open-minded, tolerant, broad-minded, liberal
Entry 1
open-minded, tolerant, broad-minded, liberal
Entry 2
open-minded, tolerant, broad-minded

Collocations

narrow-minded person, narrow-minded approach, narrow-minded thinking, narrow-minded views, narrow-minded view, narrow-minded prejudice
Entry 1
narrow-minded person, narrow-minded approach, narrow-minded thinking, narrow-minded views
Entry 2
narrow-minded view, narrow-minded approach, narrow-minded prejudice

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