close-minded

Example Sentences

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Cena is daring the close-minded gatekeepers populating toxic fandoms to resist his charms, and those of “Peacemaker” by extension.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

Today marks the release of Beyoncé’s eighth solo album, “Cowboy Carter,” a sprawling celebration of country music and a saucy rebuttal to its most close-minded gatekeepers.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“I think a lot of that is people were so close-minded when it comes to things like that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

What you can do is “turn” someone from being a close-minded bigot and into someone more accepting of all the many different ways there are of being human.

From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2023

We may face a lot of close-minded people along the way.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers