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closed-mindedness

closed-mindedness noun: the state or quality of being closed-minded.

Noun

closed-mindedness (uncountable)

  1. The state or quality of being closed-minded.
    • We’ve seen faith calcify into self-righteousness, closed-mindedness, and cruelty toward others.

Origin of closed-mindedness

From closed-minded + -ness.

Questions about closed-mindedness

What does closed-mindedness mean?
Closed-mindedness means the state or quality of being closed-minded.
What part of speech is closed-mindedness?
Closed-mindedness is a noun.

Words near closed-mindedness in the dictionary

  1. closed-end funds
  2. closed-ended question
  3. closed-ended questions
  4. closed-minded
  5. closed-mindedly
  6. closed-mindedness
  7. closed-source
  8. closed-toe
  9. closedminded
  10. closedmindedly
  11. closedmindedness

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