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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