Closed-minded Definition & Meaning

American

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Synonyms closed-minded American [klohzd-mahyn-did] / ˈkloʊzdˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. having a mind firmly unreceptive to new ideas or arguments.

   It's hard to argue with, much less convince, a closed-minded person.

Etymology

Origin of closed-minded

Modeled after open-minded

Example Sentences

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Speaking of the incident in September, Ms Baynham said: "It just shows how closed-minded people are, and let's say if I was a famous artist I don't think anyone would say anything."

From BBC

"It just shows how closed-minded people are, and let's say if I was a famous artist I don't think anyone would say anything."

From BBC

“Unless you’re super closed-minded, I don’t see why you would do that.”

From Seattle Times

As leaders become more insular and closed-minded, the quality of their information and decisions deteriorates.

From Los Angeles Times

“I like running off people who are closed-minded,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

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