small-minded
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small–mind·ed

adjective \ˈsml-ˈmīn-dəd\

Definition of SMALL-MINDED

1
: having narrow interests, sympathies, or outlook
2
: typical of a small-minded person : marked by pettiness, narrowness, or meanness <small–minded conduct>
small–mind·ed·ly adverb
small–mind·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of SMALL-MINDED

1847

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