close-mindedness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

close-minded +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

close-mindedness (uncountable)

  1. The characteristic or state of being close-minded.
    • 2012, Darryl B. Hill, Michael J. Kral, About Psychology: Essays at the Crossroads of History, Theory, and Philosophy, →ISBN, page 68:
      The therapist has several options, ranging from attempting to change the client's close-mindedness to endorsing it.