closed-minded
|closed-mind-ed|
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/ˌkloʊzdˈmaɪndɪd/
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/ˌkləʊzdˈmaɪndɪd/
resistant to new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closed-minded' originates from the combination of 'closed' and 'mind,' where 'closed' meant 'shut' and 'mind' referred to 'the intellect or consciousness.'
Historical Evolution
'closed-minded' evolved from the concept of having a 'closed mind,' which was used in earlier English to describe someone who is not open to new ideas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a mind that is shut off from new ideas,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unwilling to consider new ideas or other perspectives.
He is too closed-minded to accept any changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41