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- [nar-oh mahyn-did]
- /ˈnær oʊ ˈmaɪn dɪd/
- /ˈnærəʊ maɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nar-oh mahyn-did]
- /ˈnær oʊ ˈmaɪn dɪd/
Definitions of narrow-minded word
- adjective narrow-minded having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased. 1
- adjective narrow-minded not receptive to new ideas; having a closed mind. 1
- adjective narrow-minded prejudiced, intolerant 1
- adjective narrow-minded If you describe someone as narrow-minded, you are criticizing them because they are unwilling to consider new ideas or other people's opinions. 0
- adjective narrow-minded having a biased or illiberal viewpoint; bigoted, intolerant, or prejudiced 0
- adjective narrow-minded limited in outlook or lacking in tolerance; not liberal; bigoted; prejudiced 0
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Origin of narrow-minded
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25
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Parts of speech for Narrow-minded
noun
adjective
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narrow-minded popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% 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 narrow-minded
adj narrow-minded
- hidebound — narrow and rigid in opinion; inflexible: a hidebound pedant.
- parochial — of, relating to, or financially supported by one or more church parishes: parochial churches in Great Britain.
- narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- bigoted — Someone who is bigoted has strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions and will not change them, even when they are proved to be wrong.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
Antonyms for narrow-minded
adj narrow-minded
- broad-minded — If you describe someone as broad-minded, you approve of them because they are willing to accept types of behaviour which other people consider immoral.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
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