Closed-Mindedness Vocabulary

noun the quality or condition of being insular

• The insularity of the small island community made it difficult for outsiders to integrate.
• Living on a remote island can lead to a sense of insularity.
• Some people in this town have a real insularity about them, like they think they're better than everyone else.
• His insularity prevented him from seeing the bigger picture and understanding different perspectives.

adjective having a limited perspective or narrow view

• It is important to avoid being narrow minded when considering all possible solutions.
• Don't be so narrow minded about trying new things.
• Some people are just too narrow minded to see things from a different perspective.
• Her narrow minded views acted as blinders, preventing her from seeing the bigger picture.

noun a person who is narrow-minded

adjective describes someone who is unwilling to consider different ideas or opinions

• The professor was disappointed by the narrow-minded views expressed by some of the students in the class.
• I can't believe how narrow-minded some people can be about different cultures.
• Don't be so narrow-minded, try to see things from a different perspective.
• Her narrow-minded approach to problem-solving limited her ability to think creatively.