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

The joke is that Edna and her production staff are fundamentally close-minded.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

“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

Letts fills the council seats with a gallery of petty tyrants, fading hangers-on and close-minded guardians of their own best interests.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2022

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

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers