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close-mindedness

close-mindedness

See also: closemindedness

English

Noun

close-mindedness (uncountable)

  1. The characteristic or state of being close-minded.
    • 2012, Darryl B. Hill & ‎Michael J. Kral, About Psychology: Essays at the Crossroads of History, Theory, and Philosophy, ISBN 0791486974, page 68:
      The therapist has several options, ranging from attempting to change the client's close-mindedness to endorsing it.