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Antonyms for openmindedness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-puh n-mahyn-did
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pənˈmaɪn dɪd



Definition of openmindedness

Origin :
  • also openminded, open minded, 1828, first recorded in Carlyle; from open (adj.) + minded. Figurative use of open (adj.) with reference to hearts, hands, etc. is from early 15c. Related: Open-mindedly; open-mindedness.
  • As in objectivity : noun impartiality
  • As in impartialness : noun fairness
  • As in justness : noun fairness
  • As in nonpartisanship : noun fairness
  • As in objectiveness : noun fairness
  • As in open-mindedness : noun openness
  • As in receptiveness : noun openness
  • As in receptivity : noun openness
  • As in responsiveness : noun openness
  • As in enlightenment : noun awareness, understanding
  • As in fairness : noun justice
Example sentences :
  • Dread of the foreigner underlies much of the present activity and openmindedness towards Western ideas.
  • Extract from : « A Wayfarer in China » by Elizabeth Kendall
  • Along with this mastery of subject matter, a scholarly attitude implies both broadmindedness and openmindedness.
  • Extract from : « Principles of Teaching » by Adam S. Bennion

Synonyms for openmindedness

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