NOUN | cognition | narrow-mindedness, narrowness | an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior |
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Meaning | An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior. | |
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Synonym | narrowness | |
Narrower | parochialism | A limitation of views / views or interests like that defined by a local parish |
pettiness | narrowness of mind or ideas or views | |
provincialism | A lack of sophistication | |
sectarianism, denominationalism | A narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination | |
Broader | intolerance | unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs |
Opposite | broad-mindedness | An inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior |
Spanish | estrechez de miras | |
Adjectives | narrow-minded | lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view |
narrow-minded | rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines |
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