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openmindedness Antonyms

Opposite of openmindedness

Pinning down the opposite of openmindedness 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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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being receptive to new or different ideas, arguments, and experiences without prejudice.

Usage Example

"Her narrow-mindedness during the international summit allowed delegates from diverse backgrounds to reach a meaningful consensus."

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narrow-mindedness
closed-mindedness
dogmatism
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intolerance
bigotry
prejudice

Similar words to openmindedness

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

open-mindedness
broad-mindedness
receptiveness
receptivity
tolerance
impartiality
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Openmindedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/openmindedness
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