Close-mindedness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The characteristic or state of being close-minded. uncountable

    "The therapist has several options, ranging from attempting to change the client's close-mindedness to endorsing it."

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"The therapist has several options, ranging from attempting to change the client's close-mindedness to endorsing it."

Etymology

From close-minded + -ness.

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