noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being narrow-minded. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior wordnet

Synonyms

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bigotryblind spotblindersfanaticisminsularisminsularity

Antonyms

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broad-mindedness

Example

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"Tom cannot be accused of narrow-mindedness."

Etymology

From narrow-minded + -ness.

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