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broadmindedness Antonyms

Opposite of broadmindedness

Pinning down the opposite of broadmindedness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The quality of being tolerant, receptive to new ideas, and unprejudiced toward differing opinions or behaviors.

Usage Example

"Her narrow-mindedness allowed her to mediate effectively between groups with vastly different cultural backgrounds."

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narrow-mindedness
close-mindedness
intolerance
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bigotry
dogmatism
prejudice
parochialism

Similar words to broadmindedness

Words similar to broadmindedness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

broad-mindedness
open-mindedness
tolerance
liberality
receptiveness
acceptance
catholicity
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Broadmindedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/broadmindedness
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