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narrow-minded view

[ˈnæroʊ ˈmaɪndɪd vjuː]
noun phrasepl: narrow-minded views
visão estreita de espírito
1. A perspective or opinion that is limited, prejudiced, or unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints or broader implications
His narrow-minded view on immigration prevented him from understanding the economic benefits of diversity.
Sua visão estreita de espírito sobre imigração o impediu de compreender os benefícios econômicos da diversidade.
2. An intolerant or bigoted perspective that lacks intellectual flexibility or cultural sensitivity
The narrow-minded view that only one religion is valid causes conflict in multicultural societies.
A visão estreita de espírito de que apenas uma religião é válida causa conflito em sociedades multiculturais.
NYC Slang
closed-minded take / stuck in your ways
Synonyms
prejudiced viewbiased perspectivelimited outlookclosed-minded perspectiveparochial viewbigoted opinion
Antonyms
open-minded viewbroad perspectiveliberal outlookenlightened viewtolerant perspective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão estreita de espírito
Most commonly used across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
mentalidade fechada
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
visão preconceituosa
Often emphasizes prejudice aspect
Portugal
visão limitada
Simpler, more direct phrasing commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

tunnel vision
see through rose-colored glasses
have blinders on
can't see the forest for the trees
stuck in one's ways
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