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

“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

I’m grateful to the performer who worked so hard to entertain a close-minded teen, and can now admit it: I liked “Stomp.”

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

In the wake of that disappointing opening, Eichner — who also co-wrote the film — suggested close-minded audiences were to blame.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2022

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

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers