close-minded

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Cena is daring the close-minded gatekeepers populating toxic fandoms to resist his charms, and those of “Peacemaker” by extension.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

They leave out that Jim is also selfish, close-minded and flaky: a conversational tyrant who controls the volume of every chat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

“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

I’m grateful to the performer who worked so hard to entertain a close-minded teen, and can now admit it: I liked “Stomp.”

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

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

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers