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small–minded
adjective small–mind·ed \ˈsmȯl-ˈmīn-dəd\
: not interested in new or different ideas : not willing to accept the opinions of other people
: typical of a small-minded person
Full Definition of SMALL-MINDED
1
: having narrow interests, sympathies, or outlook
2
: typical of a small-minded person : marked by pettiness, narrowness, or meanness <small–minded conduct>
— small–mind·ed·ly adverb
— small–mind·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of SMALL-MINDED
1847
Related to SMALL-MINDED
- Synonyms
- bigoted, illiberal, narrow, narrow-minded, prejudiced, small-minded
- Antonyms
- broad-minded, liberal, open-minded, tolerant, unprejudiced
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