NARROW-MINDEDNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior

Synonyms:

narrow-mindedness; narrowness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("narrow-mindedness" is a kind of...):

intolerance (unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "narrow-mindedness"):

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)

Antonym:

broad-mindedness (an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior)

Derivation:

narrow-minded (lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view)

narrow-minded (rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines)