closed-minded
intermediateB1/ˈkloʊzdˈmaɪndɪd/ · closed-mind-ed
Unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions.
Meanings
Unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions.
نئے خیالات یا آراء پر غور کرنے سے انکار کرنا۔
بند دماغ
band dimaagh
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- closed-minded attitude
- closed-minded individual
Example Sentences
Her closed-mindedness prevented her from seeing the other side of the argument.
اس کی بند دماغی نے اسے بحث کے دوسرے رخ کو دیکھنے سے روکا۔
Us ki band dimaaghi ne use behas ke doosre rukh ko dekhne se roka.
Being closed-minded can hinder personal growth and relationships.
بند دماغ ہونا ذاتی ترقی اور تعلقات میں رکاوٹ ڈال سکتا ہے۔
Band dimaagh hona zaati taraqqi aur taalluqaat mein rukawat daal sakta hai.
Many find it difficult to engage in discussions with closed-minded people.
بہت سے لوگوں کو بند دماغ لوگوں کے ساتھ بحث کرنا مشکل لگتا ہے۔
Bohat se logon ko band dimaagh logon ke saath behas karna mushkil lagta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone with a closed door, who won't let new ideas in.
Picture a person with their arms crossed, refusing to listen.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھے جو ہیں بے صدا، پھولوں سے ان کا دل نہیں بھرا
Dekhe jo hain be-sada, phoolon se un ka dil nahi bhara
Those who see in silence, their hearts are not filled with flowers.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نئی بات سے بندہ نہ ڈرے تو بند دماغ نہیں ہوتا۔
Nayi baat se banda na dare to band dimaagh nahi hota.
A person is not closed-minded if they do not fear new ideas.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "closed + minded" — having a mind that is closed to new ideas
First known use: 1940s
The term 'closed-minded' has been in use since the 20th century to describe individuals who are unwilling to consider new or different ideas.