NARROWNESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

narrowness

noun

Definition of narrowness

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Recent Examples of narrowness Hazards include freshwater environment, the narrowness of the waterways, and the potential for human interference. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 That’s obviously something most of us want to avoid, both the creative narrowness and and the sort of moral narrowness. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Block said advocates for trans teenagers were heartened by the narrowness of the decision. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026 While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The narrowness of the race continues a remarkable trend in Peruvian politics. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 The narrowness of the track made even a top speed of 120mph appear much higher. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 June 2026 These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The performance advantages of DSLMs come from their narrowness. — Sam Mugel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

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Noun

Critics said that his case reflected Beijing’s emphasis on security and intolerance of dissent, even though Macao’s pro-democracy movement has never been as influential as that in neighboring Hong Kong.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
And because so many Montreal chefs have passed through Morin’s kitchens, his influence looms large over the city’s fine dining scene—and its spirit of hospitality toward those with allergies and intolerances.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of intolerance

Noun

The most prominent Asian American Republican candidate this election, Vivek Ramaswamy, who lost his race for Ohio governor to Amy Acton (D), appeared to make some oblique references to that kind of bigotry in his concession speech.

— Jack Herrera, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2026
For the moment, Trump’s vicious bigotry has alienated most independent voters and even some Republicans.

— David Yassky, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of bigotry

Noun

That narrow-mindedness is immediately apparent when Nick asks his congregation to help the group of unhoused people, a little over a dozen souls or so, who live in a makeshift camp on the edge of town.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Mann loves a man with an obsession, but this sentiment is about expanding that narrow-mindedness to make space in our lives for others.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

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