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Meanings of narrow minded in English

Having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas.

Usage of narrow minded in English
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May you close down a few branches just for being this narrow minded.
The South African
2
This is rather narrow minded, I think, for this free and enlightened country.
Records of a Girlhood
3
If they're not narrow minded and bigoted they make good companions.
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)
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Why do you persist in thinking me so narrow minded?
Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy
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Mr Wohlgemuth accuses scientists of being narrow minded and arrogant.
The Irish Times
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They call themselves "Liberal," as if a Christian were narrow minded.
The Art of Public Speaking
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He reiterated, It is truly befitting to tell these narrow minded wretched figures, 'O little fly!
The ayatollah begs to differ
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And they are so narrow minded.
A Woman Tenderfoot
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The Hindu has said, The narrow minded ask, 'Is this man a stranger, or is he of our tribe?'
In Tune with the Infinite; or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Ple...
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Fr Joseph Gormley described those behind the attack as " narrow minded" and said they did not represent his community.
The Guardian
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Perhaps it is not the narrow minded alone that have no interest in anything, but in its relation to their personality.
Essays Before a Sonata