small-minded

small–mind·ed

adj \ˈsmȯl-ˈmīn-dəd\

Definition of SMALL-MINDED

1

: having narrow interests, sympathies, or outlook

2

: typical of a small-minded person : marked by pettiness, narrowness, or meanness <small–minded conduct>

— small–mind·ed·ly adverb

— small–mind·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of SMALL-MINDED

1847

Related to SMALL-MINDED

Synonyms: bigoted, illiberal, narrow, narrow-minded, prejudiced, small-minded

Antonyms: broad-minded, liberal, open-minded, tolerant, unprejudiced

Related Words: conservative, hidebound, old-fashioned, reactionary; blindfolded, blinkered, insular, parochial, provincial; biased, one-sided, partial, partisan

Near Antonyms: extreme, progressive, radical; impartial, objective, unbiased

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