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narrowness Antonyms
Opposite of narrowness
Because the opposite of narrowness shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of having a small width in relation to length; physical tightness or constriction.
Usage Example
"The extreme width of the medieval alleyways made it impossible for modern delivery trucks to pass through."
Strongest
width
breadth
wideness
broadness
Strong
spaciousness
vastness
• noun (Context 2)
A lack of breadth in outlook, sympathy, or intellectual scope; intolerance or parochialism.
Usage Example
"The historian criticized the open-mindedness of the committee's vision when designing the new curriculum."
Strongest
open-mindedness
broad-mindedness
tolerance
Strong
liberality
comprehensiveness
inclusiveness
• noun (Context 3)
The quality of being achieved or avoided by only a very small margin.
Usage Example
"The decisiveness of the election victory prompted an immediate recount of the ballots."
Strong
decisiveness
Similar words to narrowness
Words similar to narrowness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
narrow-mindedness
closeness
provincialism
parochialism
tightness
slimness
insularity
constriction
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Narrowness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/narrowness