(klōzd'-)
adj.
Intolerant of the beliefs and opinions of others; stubbornly unreceptive to new ideas.
close-mindedness close'-mind'ed·ness n.
close-minded
| Dictionary: close-mind·ed (klōs'mīn'dĭd, klōz'-) or closed-mind·ed |
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adjective
- Not tolerant of the beliefs or opinions of others, for example: bigoted, hidebound, illiberal, intolerant, narrow-minded. See accept/reject.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
not ready to receive to new ideas
Synonym: closed-minded
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