literal-minded

adjective

: understanding words and statements only in the most basic and ordinary way and not having much imagination

Examples of literal-minded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rule also exists because, for some less literal-minded people, fading little folk customs — such as this one, marking the seasons — lend charm to an otherwise amorphous era. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

The screenplay by Rasmus Birch and Kalle makes useful changes on that template, replacing crudely literal-minded aspects with more suggestive ones, paring dialogue to make room for effective visual storytelling. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

Capitalist tactics—repetition, decontextualization, estrangement—were put in service of their literal-minded appropriations. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Sometimes, though, this immediacy leads to songwriting that’s literal-minded to the point of banality. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for literal-minded

• blinded
• minded
• feebleminded
• masterminded
• reminded