'narrow-minded' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'mind,' where 'narrow' meant 'limited in extent' and 'mind' referred to 'the intellect or understanding.'

'narrow-minded' evolved from the Middle English word 'narwe' meaning 'of small width' and 'mind' from Old English 'mynd,' eventually forming the modern English term 'narrow-minded.'

Initially, it meant 'having a limited perspective,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwilling to consider new ideas or other people's opinions.'