narrower

ADJECTIVE

confined, restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cramped definite limited precarious precise slender slim small thin tight

STRONG

attenuated circumscribed close compressed confining constricted contracted exclusive fine fixed near pent pinched scant scanty select set shrunken spare strait taper tapered tapering

WEAK

determinate exiguous incapacious linear meager paltry threadlike

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fat free giving imprecise indefinite inexact loose open strong unlimited

STRONG

away far poor thick unfixed

WEAK

accepting broad broad-minded generous liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide

ADJECTIVE

intolerant, small-minded

Synonyms

STRONG

biased conservative narrow-minded partial prejudiced reactionary

WEAK

bigoted conventional dogmatic hidebound illiberal inexorable inflexible obdurate parochial

Antonyms

STRONG

fair impartial liberal progressive radical unbiased unprejudiced

WEAK

accepting broad broad-minded generous spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide

ADJECTIVE

cheap, stingy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tight

STRONG

close mean mercenary

WEAK

avaricious scrimpy ungenerous

Antonyms

STRONG

generous unselfish

WEAK

accepting broad broad-minded liberal spendthrift tolerant unconfined unrestricted wasting wide

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Klarna surges as the fintech reports a narrower per-share loss than analysts were expecting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The telecommunications group posted a narrower net loss as revenue rose in Spain and Brazil in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A smaller, simpler engine could also allow chassis to be slightly narrower and lighter, insiders say.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Although the company’s adjusted loss deepened, the figure was narrower than what analysts had anticipated.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The robot climbed higher, and the shaft grew narrower.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown