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closedmindedness

closedmindedness is the alternative form of close-mindedness.

Meaning of close-mindedness

Noun

close-mindedness (uncountable)

  1. The characteristic or state of being close-minded.
    • The therapist has several options, ranging from attempting to change the client's close-mindedness to endorsing it.2012, Darryl B. Hill, Michael J. Kral, About Psychology: Essays at the Crossroads of History, Theory, and Philosophy, →ISBN, page 68

Origin of closedmindedness

From closedminded + -ness.

Questions about closedmindedness

What is closedmindedness the alternative form of?
Closedmindedness is the alternative form of close-mindedness.

Words near closedmindedness in the dictionary

  1. closed-mindedness
  2. closed-source
  3. closed-toe
  4. closedminded
  5. closedmindedly
  6. closedmindedness
  7. closedness
  8. closedown
  9. closedowns
  10. closedst
  11. closefisted

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