narrow-minded
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oʊˈmaɪn adjective
1.
having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
2.
not receptive to new ideas; having a closed mind.
Origin:
1615–25
1615–25
Related forms
nar·row-mind·ed·ly, adverb
nar·row-mind·ed·ness, noun
un·nar·row-mind·ed, adjective
un·nar·row-mind·ed·ly, adverb
un·nar·row-mind·ed·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. bigoted, biased, partial, intolerant, illiberal, self-righteous.
1. bigoted, biased, partial, intolerant, illiberal, self-righteous.
Antonyms
1. tolerant.
1. tolerant.
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World English Dictionary
| narrow-minded | |
| —adj | |
| having a biased or illiberal viewpoint; bigoted, intolerant, or prejudiced | |
| narrow-'mindedly | |
| —adv | |
| narrow-'mindedness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
All those raising objections are branded as biased and narrow-minded.
Many small countries with immature and narrow-minded politicians have elected those who were educated, raised or even born abroad.
His views on how to define student achievement are as narrow-minded as his views on graduate education for teachers.
Some would try to understand without negative comments, but some are culturally blind and narrow-minded.
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