closed-minded

Thân thiện

A closed-minded person refuses to listen to a new suggestion.

Definition

Adjective: * Unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions; having a rigid, fixed perspective. A closed-minded person is not receptive to different viewpoints, arguments, or information that contradicts their existing beliefs. This implies a lack of openness and intellectual curiosity.

Usage and Examples

This adjective describes a person's character, attitude, or approach to discussion and learning.

Advanced Usage

• As a predicate adjective: Commonly used after linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "become."
  • The committee seems closed-minded to any proposal that involves change.
• Modifying nouns: Used directly before nouns to describe them.
  • We encountered closed-minded opposition to the new policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Close-minded: A common variant spelling with identical meaning.
• Closed-mindedness (noun): The quality or state of being closed-minded.
  • His closed-mindedness is a significant barrier to his professional development.

Synonyms

• Narrow-minded: Limited in outlook; not considering other ideas.
• Intolerant: Unwilling to accept beliefs or behaviors different from one's own.
• Dogmatic: Asserting opinions in an arrogant, inflexible manner.
• Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
• Prejudiced: Having preconceived opinions that are not based on reason.

Antonyms

• Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.
• Receptive: Open and responsive to ideas or suggestions.
• Broad-minded: Tolerant or liberal in one's views.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To have a closed mind: To be unwilling to consider new ideas. This is a phrasal expression with the same core meaning as the adjective.
  • On this issue, I'm afraid the director has a very closed mind.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not ready to receive to new ideas

Từ đồng nghĩa

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