narrow-minded
adjective
ˈna-(ˌ)rō-\
Definition of narrow-minded
: lacking in tolerance or breadth of vision : petty
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Synonyms
illiberal, insular, Lilliputian, little, narrow, parochial, petty, picayune, provincial, sectarian, small, small-minded
Antonyms
broad-minded, catholic, cosmopolitan, liberal, open, open-minded, receptive, tolerant
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narrow-minded
adjective
English 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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