Meaning of narrow-minded in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   narrow-minded

   Definitions

   1. rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines

   Synonyms

   • sectarian

2. Qualitative Adjective

   narrow-minded

   Definitions

   1. capable of being shocked

   Antonyms

   • unshockable
   • broad-minded
3. 2. lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

   Examples

   • « a brilliant but narrow-minded judge »
   • « narrow opinions »

   Synonyms

   • close-minded
   • closed-minded
   • dogmatic
   • dogmatical
   • illiberal
   • intolerant
   • opinionated
   • opinionative
   • self-opinionated
   • petty
   • small-minded

   Antonyms

   • broad-minded

See also

• narrow