Nearby Words
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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