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closed mind

[/kloʊzd maɪnd/]
nounpl: closed minds
mente fechada
1. An unwillingness to consider new ideas or perspectives; mental inflexibility or stubborn refusal to accept different viewpoints
His closed mind prevented him from understanding other cultures.
Sua mente fechada o impediu de compreender outras culturas.
2. The state of being unreceptive to change, criticism, or alternative opinions
A closed mind is an obstacle to personal growth and learning.
Uma mente fechada é um obstáculo ao crescimento pessoal e à aprendizagem.
NYC Slang
hardhead, thick-headed, stuck in their ways
Synonyms
narrow-mindednessinflexibilitystubbornnessclose-mindednessrigidity of thought
Antonyms
open mindopen-mindednessreceptivenessflexibilitybroad-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mente fechada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mente fechada
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
mente fechada
Standard usage, sometimes 'cabeça dura'
Portugal
mente fechada
Standard usage; also 'mentalidade fechada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an open mind
change of heart
tunnel vision
stuck in one's ways
have blinders on
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