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NARROW-MINDEDNESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
Synonyms:
narrow-mindedness; narrowness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("narrow-mindedness" is a kind of...):
intolerance (unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "narrow-mindedness"):
parochialism (a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish)
pettiness (narrowness of mind or ideas or views)
provincialism (a lack of sophistication)
denominationalism; sectarianism (a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination)
Antonym:
broad-mindedness (an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior)
Derivation:
narrow-minded (lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view)
narrow-minded (rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines)
