English · Emotions & Feelings
narrow-minded
/ˌnær.əʊˈmaɪn.dɪd/
[/ˌnær.əʊˈmaɪn.dɪd/]
intolerant, rigid
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Unwilling to accept ideas or opinions that are different from your own.
Example
His narrow-minded views made it difficult for him to appreciate cultures unlike his own.
His narrow-minded views made it difficult for him to appreciate cultures unlike his own.
Etymology
A compound of 'narrow' and 'minded', describing a figuratively limited or constricted mind.
How & Where It’s Used
A critical term for people who reject unfamiliar ideas or ways of life.