nar·row-mind·ed
| \ ˈner-(ˌ)ō-ˈmīn-dəd
, ˈna-(ˌ)rō- \
, ˈna-(ˌ)rō- \
Definition of narrow-minded
: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, behaviors, etc. that are unusual or different from one's own : not open-minded
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“Narrow-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrow-minded. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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narrow-minded
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: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own
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The first known use of narrow-minded was in 1611
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