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closemindedness

closemindedness 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 closemindedness

From closeminded + -ness.

Questions about closemindedness

What is closemindedness the alternative form of?
Closemindedness is the alternative form of close-mindedness.

Words near closemindedness in the dictionary

  1. closelipped
  2. closely
  3. closely held
  4. closeminded
  5. closemindedly
  6. closemindedness
  7. closemouth
  8. closemouthed
  9. closemouths
  10. closen
  11. closened

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