narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind that is unreceptive to new ideas, opinions, or different perspectives
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a prejudiced mind that is unreceptive to new ideas, opinions, or different perspectives
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæroʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/
Korean meaning: 편견이 있고 새로운 생각이나 의견, 다른 관점을 받아들이지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **내**로우 **마인**디드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so narrow-minded that she thinks smartphones are the devil's invention.
- Don't be narrow-minded about trying new foods - you might discover your new favorite dish.
- The narrow-minded manager refused to consider remote work, even during the pandemic.
narrow-minded
ADJECTIVE//ˈnæroʊ ˈmaɪndɪd//
having or showing a prejudiced mind that is unreceptive to new ideas, opinions, or different perspectives
having or showing a prejudiced mind that is unreceptive to new ideas, opinions, or different perspectives
A narrow-minded heart stays unkind, but openness frees the mind.
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Origin
14세기 '좁다'는 의미의 narrow와 '마음, 정신'을 뜻하는 mind가 결합하여 '좁은 마음을 가진'이라는 의미로 형성되었습니다.
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“My grandmother is so narrow-minded that she thinks smartphones are the devil's invention.”
“Don't be narrow-minded about trying new foods - you might discover your new favorite dish.”
“The narrow-minded manager refused to consider remote work, even during the pandemic.”
“He's so narrow-minded, he thinks pizza with pineapple is a crime against humanity.”
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