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Definition of Narrow-mindedness
1. Noun. An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior.
Generic synonyms: Intolerance
Specialized synonyms: Parochialism, Pettiness, Provincialism, Denominationalism, Sectarianism
Antonyms: Broad-mindedness
Derivative terms: Narrow-minded, Narrow-minded, Narrow
Definition of Narrow-mindedness
1. Noun. the state of being narrow-minded ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Narrow-mindedness
Literary usage of Narrow-mindedness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The People's Bible: Discourses Upon Holy Scripture by Joseph Parker (1891)
"narrow-mindedness is the curse of the Church. It leads to mistaken ideas of ...
Narrow- minded men call themselves earnest; but narrow-mindedness cannot be ..."
2. The Light of Nature Pursued by Abraham Tucker, Henry Paulet St. John Mildmay (1831)
"Therefore the sources of narrow-mindedness, considered as a fault of the Will,
and not a natural imbecility, must be sought for ..."
3. A Cyclopedia of Missions: Containing a Comprehensive View of Missionary by Harvey Newcomb (1855)
"The great cities of the empire being situated on the sea- coast, there is little
narrow-mindedness and bigotry prevalent among the people. ..."
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