closed-mindedness
|closed-mind-ed-ness|
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/ˈkloʊzd ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
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/ˈkləʊzd ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
unwilling to consider new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closed-mindedness' originates from the combination of 'closed' and 'mind,' where 'closed' meant 'shut' and 'mind' referred to 'the faculty of thought.'
Historical Evolution
'closed-mindedness' evolved from the adjective 'closed-minded,' which was used to describe someone who is not open to new ideas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a mind that is shut off from new ideas,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unwilling to consider new ideas or other perspectives.
His closed-mindedness prevented him from accepting new solutions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41