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NARROW-MINDED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
Example:
narrow opinions
Synonyms:
narrow; narrow-minded
Classified under:
Similar:
close-minded; closed-minded (not ready to receive to new ideas)
dogmatic; dogmatical (characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles)
illiberal; intolerant (narrow-minded about cherished opinions)
opinionated; opinionative; self-opinionated (obstinate in your opinions)
petty; small-minded (contemptibly narrow in outlook)
Also:
narrow (not wide)
Antonym:
broad-minded (inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own)
Derivation:
narrow-mindedness (an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines
Classified under:
Similar:
sectarian (belonging to or characteristic of a sect)
Derivation:
narrow-mindedness (an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Capable of being shocked
Synonyms:
narrow-minded; shockable
Classified under:
Adjectives
