closed-minded

[US]/[ˈkləʊzˈmaɪndɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈkloʊzˈmaɪndɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Reluctant to consider new ideas; unwilling to accept different viewpoints.; Inflexible in one's opinions or beliefs.; Narrow-minded.

Phrases & Collocations

closed-minded individuals

being closed-minded

closed-mindedness is rife

become closed-minded

too closed-minded

closed-minded approach

was closed-minded

seem closed-minded

avoid being closed-minded

considerate, not closed-minded

Example Sentences

he was too closed-minded to consider alternative viewpoints.

the company's closed-minded approach stifled innovation.

it's frustrating dealing with someone so closed-minded.

we need to encourage open-mindedness, not closed-mindedness.

her closed-minded beliefs prevented her from understanding.

don't be closed-minded; try to see their side.

the debate revealed how closed-minded some politicians are.

a closed-minded perspective can lead to misunderstandings.

we challenged his closed-minded assumptions about the project.

it's important to avoid being closed-minded to new ideas.

the team suffered because of the manager's closed-mindedness.

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