Definition of "close-minded" [close-minded]

• Intolerant of the beliefs and opinions of others; stubbornly unreceptive to new ideas. (adjective)

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• "I don't think anyone (other than the most dogmatic close-minded types) would disagree with that. arkizzle/Moderator"
• "Good riddance to church doctrine misread and misinterpreted by close-minded parasites."
• "Lincoln is rolling over in his grave right now, after hearing his name associated with the xenophobic, close-minded, hate-mongering liars that make up today's Republican party."