nar·row-mind·ed | \ ˈner-(ˌ)ō-ˈmīn-dəd 
, ˈna-(ˌ)rō- \
, ˈna-(ˌ)rō- \Definition of narrow-minded
: lacking in tolerance or breadth of vision : petty
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narrow-minded
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of narrow-minded
: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own
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narrow-minded
adjectivenar·row-mind·ed | \ ˌner-ō-ˈmīn-dəd \
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The first known use of narrow-minded was in 1631
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