narrow-minded

adjective

nar·row-mind·ed ˈner-(ˌ)ō-ˈmīn-dəd

ˈna-(ˌ)rō-

: not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, behaviors, etc. that are unusual or different from one's own : not open-minded

narrow-mindedly adverb

narrow-mindedness noun

Examples of narrow-minded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The risk of injury without a day of rest in between is really short-sighted and narrow-minded by the AIA. —

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2023 These narrow-minded meatheads, however, are only thinking about one very specific type of running workout. —

Emily Abbate, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2023 Her own experience was challenging, particularly due to narrow-minded views from her parents' friends about what being a lesbian really means. —

Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 1 Mar. 2023 Apart One of the Nineties' Biggest Bands The new scene has also faced resistance from a narrow-minded industry that doesn’t always see the full scope of their talent. —

Frances Solá-Santiago, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2023

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