close-minded
|close/mind/ed|
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/ˌkloʊsˈmaɪndɪd/
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/ˌkləʊsˈmaɪndɪd/
unwilling to consider new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'close-minded' originates from the English word 'close,' meaning 'shut' or 'not open,' combined with 'mind,' referring to one's thoughts or opinions.
Historical Evolution
'close-minded' evolved from the concept of having a 'closed mind,' which was used to describe someone who is not open to new ideas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a mind that is not open,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unwilling to consider new ideas or other people's opinions.
He is so close-minded that he refuses to listen to any suggestions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 06:50