Synonyms for narrowmindedness

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : nar-oh-mahyn-did

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnær oʊˈmaɪn dɪd

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Définition of narrowmindedness

Origin : also narrow minded, 1620s, from narrow (adj.) + minded. Related: Narrow-mindedness. Middle English had narrow-hearted "mean, ungenerous, ignoble" (c.1200).

As in prejudice : noun belief without basis, information; intolerance
As in bias : noun belief in one way; partiality
As in bigotry : noun intolerance, prejudice
As in intolerance : noun lack of willingness to tolerate
As in tunnel vision : noun blind spot
As in one-sidedness : noun bias
As in partisanship : noun bias
As in prepossession : noun bias
As in tendentiousness : noun bias
As in jaundice : verb bias

Example sentences :

Narrowmindedness in living and in dealing is generally short-sighted, and leads to failure.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Antonyms for narrowmindedness

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