narrow perspectives

[/ˈnæroʊ pərˈspɛktɪvz/]
noun phrase
perspectivas estreitas
1. Limited or restricted ways of viewing, understanding, or interpreting situations, ideas, or the world; lacking breadth of vision or consideration
The company's narrow perspectives prevented them from innovating in the market.
As perspectivas estreitas da empresa impediram que inovassem no mercado.
2. Biased or prejudicial viewpoints that fail to consider alternative viewpoints or broader contexts
His narrow perspectives on social issues made it difficult to have productive conversations.
Suas perspectivas estreitas sobre questões sociais tornavam difícil ter conversas produtivas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, narrow perspectives are often criticized in educational, business, and social discourse. In Brazil, there is particular emphasis on 'perspectivas abertas' (open perspectives) as a value in professional and academic environments. The phrase is frequently used in discussions about diversity, inclusion, and critical thinking.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision; myopic take
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited viewsrestricted viewpointsmyopic perspectivesparochial outlookstunnel visionshort-sighted views
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad perspectivesopen-minded viewsexpansive outlookswide-ranging viewpointscosmopolitan perspectives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
perspectivas estreitas
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
visão de túnel; perspectivas fechadas
Colloquial variation emphasizing limitation
São Paulo
perspectivas limitadas
Preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
perspectivas limitadas; visões reduzidas
Slightly more formal usage common in European Portuguese

Related Words

prejudicebiasclosed-mindednessdogmatisminflexibilityintolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
visão de túnel (tunnel vision)
estar de olhos vendados (to be blindfolded)
não enxergar além do nariz (not seeing beyond one's nose)
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