small-mindedness

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small-mind·ed

(smôl′mīn′dĭd)

adj.

1. Having a narrow or selfish attitude.

2. Characterized by pettiness or selfishness.

small′-mind′ed·ly adv.

small′-mind′ed·ness n.

Translations

small-mindedness

[ˈsmɔːlˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] N → mezquindad f, estrechez f de miras

small-mindedness

[ˌsmɔːlˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] n → meschinità

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