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small-minded

[/ˈsmɔːl ˈmaɪndɪd/]
adjective
mesquinho
1. lacking in generosity, broadmindedness, or tolerance; petty
He made a small-minded comment about people from other countries.
Ele fez um comentário mesquinho sobre pessoas de outros países.
2. unwilling to consider new ideas or different perspectives
A small-minded approach to business will limit your success.
Uma abordagem mesquinha para os negócios limitará seu sucesso.
3. concerned with trivial matters; lacking vision or scope
Her small-minded concerns about money overshadowed the bigger picture.
Suas preocupações mesquinhas com dinheiro ofuscaram a visão geral.
NYC Slang
cheap mentality; close-minded; penny-pincher (context-dependent)
Synonyms
pettynarrow-mindedbigotedintolerantungenerousmean-spirited
Antonyms
open-mindedgenerousmagnanimousbroad-mindedliberalenlightened

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesquinho
Most common term; also uses 'de mente pequena' or 'limitado'
Rio de Janeiro
mesquinho
Standard usage, sometimes reinforced with colloquial expressions
São Paulo
mesquinho
Standard usage; may also use 'tacanho' informally
Portugal
mesquinho
Standard usage; 'limitado' or 'de visão curta' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

think small
narrow minds
tunnel vision
have a heart as small as a pea
não ter visão
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