Literal Minded

Synonyms of literal minded

• straightforward
• concrete thinker
• matter-of-fact

Antonyms of literal minded

• abstract
• creative
• imaginative

Collocations of literal minded

literal interpretation

Frequency: 70 %

His literal interpretation of the text led to some confusion.

logical reasoning

Frequency: 60 %

Her literal mindedness often clashed with his logical reasoning.

precise language

Frequency: 55 %

His literal mindedness demanded the use of precise language in all discussions.

straightforward communication

Frequency: 50 %

Her literal mindedness made for straightforward communication in the workplace.

concrete thinking

Frequency: 45 %

His literal minded approach often resulted in concrete thinking.

Idiomatic Expressions for literal minded

• Phrase: literal interpretation
  Meaning: interpreting something exactly as it is written or stated, without any metaphorical or symbolic meanings
  Usage: The document should be read with a literal interpretation to avoid any misunderstandings.