Definition of narrow-minded
:lacking in tolerance or breadth of vision :petty
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narrow-mindedly
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First Known Use of narrow-minded
1631
narrow-minded Synonyms
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bigoted, illiberal, narrow, narrow-minded, prejudiced, small-mindedAntonyms
broad-minded, liberal, open-minded, tolerant, unprejudicedRelated Words
hidebound, old-fashioned, reactionary; blindfolded, blinkered, insular, parochial, provincial; biased, one-sided, partial, partisanNear Antonyms
extreme, progressive, radical; impartial, objective, unbiasedNARROW-MINDED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of narrow-minded for English Language Learners
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: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own
NARROW-MINDED Defined for Kids
narrow-minded
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Definition of narrow-minded for Students
:1narrow 3, intolerant
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narrow-mindedly
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narrow-mindedness
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