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narrow-minded

[nar-oh-mahyn-did] / ˈnær oʊˈmaɪn dɪd /


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He said the paper had, despite partly moving with the times, "published countless judgemental, and narrow-minded stories" that were "clearly designed to undermine who we are and how we live our lives".

From BBC Feb. 5, 2026

Camara called criticism that she and other candidates were being allowed to run only to give the election a patina of authenticity a "narrow-minded view".

From Barron's Nov. 3, 2025

He said he feared that the two great powers, with their nuclear-powered militaries, could accidentally stumble into war, through a mix of excessive nationalism and a narrow-minded approach to competition around the world.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2024

This is the parable of a man who in pursuing his own narrow-minded interest negates himself and undermines his community.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

She felt completely justified in deceiving her aunt and uncle; they were narrow-minded and mistaken.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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