small-mindedness
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˌsmɔːlˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ us/ˌsmɑːlˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
见识狭隘,心胸狭窄
the quality of being small-minded (= refusing to consider new or different ideas)
Insular small-mindedness is not a national trait of which to be proud. 思想狭隘、小肚鸡肠并不是值得骄傲的民族特质。
Stop listening to negative small-mindedness. 不要再听信消极的狭隘思想。
See: small-minded
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- He was accused of sexism and small-mindedness in blaming her for the collapse of the talks.
- He is frustrated by the small-mindedness of those around him.
- The director paints a powerful portraits of smalltown small-mindedness.