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单词 small-mindedness
释义

small-minded

adjective

small-mind·​ed ˈsmȯl-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce small-minded (audio)
1
: having narrow interests, sympathies, or outlook
2
: typical of a small-minded person : marked by pettiness, narrowness, or meanness
small-minded conduct
small-mindedly adverb
small-mindedness noun

Synonyms

  • bigoted
  • illiberal
  • intolerant
  • narrow
  • narrow-minded
  • prejudiced
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Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

small-mindedness

noun

as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices the small-mindedness of her parents would never allow them to accept a son-in-law of a different religion

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sectarianism
  • parochialism
  • bigotry
  • intolerance
  • dogmatism
  • illiberality
  • narrow-mindedness
  • illiberalism
  • partisanship
  • conservatism
  • insularity
  • illiberalness
  • intolerantness
  • reactionaryism
  • opinionatedness
  • provincialism
  • insularism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • liberalism
  • tolerance
  • liberality
  • broad-mindedness
  • progressivism
  • progressiveness
  • open-mindedness
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