closed-minded
Definition
Adjective: * Unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions; having a rigid, fixed perspective. A closed-minded person is not receptive to different viewpoints, arguments, or information that contradicts their existing beliefs. This implies a lack of openness and intellectual curiosity.
Usage and Examples
This adjective describes a person's character, attitude, or approach to discussion and learning.
Advanced Usage
- As a predicate adjective: Commonly used after linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "become."
- The committee seems closed-minded to any proposal that involves change.
- Modifying nouns: Used directly before nouns to describe them.
- We encountered closed-minded opposition to the new policy.
Variants and Related Words
- Close-minded: A common variant spelling with identical meaning.
- Closed-mindedness (noun): The quality or state of being closed-minded.
- His closed-mindedness is a significant barrier to his professional development.
Synonyms
- Narrow-minded: Limited in outlook; not considering other ideas.
- Intolerant: Unwilling to accept beliefs or behaviors different from one's own.
- Dogmatic: Asserting opinions in an arrogant, inflexible manner.
- Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
- Prejudiced: Having preconceived opinions that are not based on reason.
Antonyms
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.
- Receptive: Open and responsive to ideas or suggestions.
- Broad-minded: Tolerant or liberal in one's views.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have a closed mind: To be unwilling to consider new ideas. This is a phrasal expression with the same core meaning as the adjective.
- On this issue, I'm afraid the director has a very closed mind.
Adjective
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not ready to receive to new ideas
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