narrow-mindedness
|nar-row-mind-ed-ness|
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/ˌnær.oʊˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
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/ˌnær.əʊˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
(narrow-minded)
limited perspective
Etymology
'narrow-mindedness' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'mind,' where 'narrow' meant 'limited in extent' and 'mind' referred to 'the intellect or understanding.'
'narrow-minded' evolved from the Middle English word 'narwe' meaning 'of little breadth' and 'mind' from Old English 'mynd,' eventually forming the modern English term 'narrow-mindedness.'
Initially, it meant 'limited in understanding,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwilling to accept different ideas.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unwilling to accept or consider different ideas or opinions.
His narrow-mindedness prevented him from understanding the new cultural practices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41