small-mindedness

Definitions

The quality of being narrow-minded, intolerant, or lacking in generosity of spirit.

A tendency to focus on trivial matters while ignoring broader perspectives or concerns.

Examples

His small-mindedness prevented him from appreciating the diverse perspectives of his colleagues.

The community struggled to move forward because of the small-mindedness of a few influential residents.

Synonyms

narrow-mindedness parochialism intolerance pettiness provincialism bigotry short-sightedness

Antonyms

broad-mindedness open-mindedness magnanimity tolerance liberalism generosity of spirit inclusivity