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closed-minded

closed-mind·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klohzd mahyn-did]
    • /kloʊzd ˈmaɪn dɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klohzd mahyn-did]
    • /kloʊzd ˈmaɪn dɪd/

Definitions of closed-minded word

  • adjective closed-minded having a mind firmly unreceptive to new ideas or arguments: It's hard to argue with, much less convince, a closed-minded person. 1
  • adjective closed-minded Alternative form of close-minded. 0
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Parts of speech for Closed-minded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Closed-minded

closed-minded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for closed-minded

adj closed-minded

  • inflexible — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
  • obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
  • pigheaded — stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
  • rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
All 4 Synonyms of closed-minded

Antonyms for closed-minded

adj closed-minded

  • open-minded — having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
Just one Antonym for closed-minded

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