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narrow-mindedness

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nar·row-mind·ed (nr-mndd)
adj.
Lacking tolerance, breadth of view, or sympathy; petty.
narrow-minded·ly adv.
narrow-minded·ness n.
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Noun1.narrow-mindedness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
narrowness
intolerance - unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
parochialism - a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
pettiness - narrowness of mind or ideas or views
provincialism - a lack of sophistication
denominationalism, sectarianism - a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism"
broad-mindedness - an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior
Translations
narrow-mindedness [ˈnærəʊˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] N → estrechez f de miras, intolerancia f
narrow-mindedness [ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] n → chiusura mentale
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