be narrow-minded

[/bi ˈnæroʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/]
verb phrase
ser estreito de mente; ter mentalidade fechada
1. to have limited or rigid views; to be unwilling to consider different perspectives, beliefs, or ideas
He tends to be narrow-minded about different cultures and refuses to learn about their traditions.
Ele tende a ser estreito de mente sobre diferentes culturas e recusa-se a aprender sobre suas tradições.
2. to lack intellectual flexibility; to judge others based on prejudice or limited understanding
It's wrong to be narrow-minded toward people with different political views.
É errado ter mentalidade fechada em relação a pessoas com diferentes visões políticas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, being narrow-minded is generally viewed negatively, particularly in contemporary discussions about diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity. The phrase is commonly used in educational and social discourse to critique rigid thinking patterns.
NYC Slang
be stuck in your ways; be a close-minded person
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be intolerantbe bigotedbe close-mindedbe rigid in thinkinglack open-mindedness
Antonyms / Antônimos
be open-mindedbe broad-mindedbe tolerantbe liberal in viewsbe unprejudiced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser estreito de mente; ter mentalidade fechada
most common and formal usage
Informal Brazilian
ser cabeça dura; não abrir a mente
colloquial expression
Portugal
ser de espírito fechado; ter uma visão limitada
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

narrow-minded personnarrow-mindednessclose-mindedintoleranceprejudiceopen-mindedness

Related Idioms & Phrases

have blinkers on
see things in black and white
not see the bigger picture
have tunnel vision
be stuck in your ways
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