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narrowness

[/ˈnærəʊnəs/]
nounfeminine
estreiteza
1. The quality or state of being narrow in width or extent
The narrowness of the street made it difficult for cars to pass.
A estreiteza da rua tornou difícil para os carros passarem.
2. Limited in range, scope, or perspective; lack of breadth of mind
His narrowness of thinking prevented him from considering alternative solutions.
A estreiteza de seu pensamento impediu-o de considerar soluções alternativas.
3. A narrow or constricted part or space
They navigated through the narrowness between the two buildings.
Eles navegaram pela estreiteza entre os dois edifícios.
4. Lack of generosity or liberality; stinginess
The narrowness of his budget forced difficult choices.
A estreiteza de seu orçamento forçou escolhas difíceis.
Synonyms
tightnessconstrictionclosenesslimitationrigidityprejudice
Antonyms
broadnesswidthexpansivenessopennessliberalitygenerosity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estreiteza
Standard usage, also used for literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
estreiteza
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estreiteza
Standard usage, sometimes emphasized in colloquial speech
Portugal
estreiteza
Standard Portuguese usage, equivalent across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

narrowness of mind - falta de abertura mental
escape by a narrowness - escapar por pouco
narrowness of vision - visão limitada
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