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narrow–minded
adjective nar·row–mind·ed \-ˈmīn-dəd\
: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own
Full Definition of NARROW-MINDED
: lacking in tolerance or breadth of vision : petty
— nar·row–mind·ed·ly adverb
— nar·row–mind·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of NARROW-MINDED
1625
Related to NARROW-MINDED
- Synonyms
- bigoted, illiberal, narrow, narrow-minded, prejudiced, small-minded
- Antonyms
- broad-minded, liberal, open-minded, tolerant, unprejudiced
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narrow–minded
adjective nar·row–mind·ed \ˌner-ō-ˈmīn-dəd\
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