'Narrow-mindedness' definitions:
Definition of 'narrow-mindedness'
(from WordNet)
noun
An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior [syn: narrow-mindedness, narrowness] [ant: broad-mindedness]
Definition of 'Narrow-mindedness'
From: GCIDE
- Narrow-minded \Nar"row-mind`ed\, a. Of narrow mental scope; lacking tolerance or breadth of view; illiberal; mean. Opposite of broad-minded, open-minded, liberal. [WordNet sense 2] [Narrower terms: {dogmatic, dogmatical}; little, petty, small, small-minded]
- Syn: narrowminded, narrow, illiberal, intolerant. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
- 2. Capable of being shocked by behavior of others. Opposite of unshockable. [WordNet sense 1]
- Syn: shockable. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] -- {Nar"row-mind`ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]