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

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

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

She believes students take this messaging to heart, and it can leave them feeling close-minded about math.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023

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

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers