Definition

Adverb: * In a narrow-minded manner: Behaving or thinking in a way that is unwilling to consider new or different ideas, opinions, or ways of living; characterized by a lack of intellectual or moral breadth.

Usage

The adverb "small-mindedly" is used to describe an action performed with a narrow, intolerant, or prejudiced perspective. It criticizes the manner in which something is done as being limited, petty, or lacking in openness.

Examples

• The committee small-mindedly rejected the innovative proposal without proper discussion.
• She argued small-mindedly, refusing to acknowledge any evidence that contradicted her own view.
• The town council acted small-mindedly by banning the new art installation.

Advanced Usage

• "to think small-mindedly": To have thoughts that are limited, prejudiced, or ungenerous.
  • Anyone who thinks small-mindedly about cultural differences is missing out on a wealth of human experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Small-minded (adjective): Having a narrow, intolerant, or prejudiced outlook.
  • It was a small-minded policy that caused more harm than good.
• Narrow-mindedly (adverb): A direct synonym, meaning in a narrow-minded manner.
• Petty (adjective): Of little importance; trivial. Can describe behavior that is small-minded in a mean-spirited way.
• Intolerantly (adverb): In a manner unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

Synonyms

• Narrow-mindedly
• Intolerantly
• Prejudicedly
• Illiberally
• Parochially

Antonyms

• Open-mindedly
• Broad-mindedly
• Tolerantly
• Liberally

Adverb

1. in a narrow-minded manner
   • narrow-mindedly, the authorities closed down the cafe where teenagers used to hang out