narrow-mindedness

Definitions

The quality of being unwilling to accept or consider ideas or opinions that are different from one's own.

A tendency to be intolerant or prejudiced due to a limited perspective.

Examples

His narrow-mindedness prevented him from considering any perspective other than his own.

The organization struggled to innovate because of the deep-seated narrow-mindedness of its leadership.

Overcoming narrow-mindedness requires a willingness to engage with diverse ideas and cultures.

Synonyms

intolerance bigotry prejudice parochialism insularity dogmatism shortsightedness

Antonyms

open-mindedness tolerance broad-mindedness impartiality liberalism objectivity receptiveness