close-minded

Example Sentences

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Increasing numbers of Americans in recent years are rejecting organized religion, seeing it as cruel, restrictive and close-minded.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

Today marks the release of Beyoncé’s eighth solo album, “Cowboy Carter,” a sprawling celebration of country music and a saucy rebuttal to its most close-minded gatekeepers.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“I think a lot of that is people were so close-minded when it comes to things like that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

In the wake of that disappointing opening, Eichner — who also co-wrote the film — suggested close-minded audiences were to blame.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2022

We may face a lot of close-minded people along the way.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers