narrow-minded
intermediateB2/ˈnɛroʊˌmaɪndɪd/ · nar-row-mind-ed
having a limited perspective and not willing to consider different ideas or opinions
Meanings
having a limited perspective and not willing to consider different ideas or opinions
ایک محدود نقطہ نظر رکھنا اور مختلف خیالات یا آراء پر غور کرنے کے لیے تیار نہ ہونا
تنگ ذہن
tang zehan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- narrow-minded attitude
- narrow-minded person
- narrow-minded views
Example Sentences
Her narrow-minded attitude prevented her from making new friends.
اس کا تنگ ذہن رویہ اسے نئے دوست بنانے سے روکتا تھا۔
Us ka tang zehan rawaya use naye dost banane se rokta tha.
The narrow-minded views of some people can hinder progress.
کچھ لوگوں کے تنگ ذہن خیالات ترقی میں رکاوٹ بن سکتے ہیں۔
Kuch logon ke tang zehan khayalat taraqqi mein rukawat ban sakte hain.
Educating oneself can help combat narrow-mindedness.
اپنے آپ کو تعلیم دینا تنگ ذہن کی خصائص سے لڑنے میں مدد دے سکتا ہے۔
Apne aap ko taleem dena tang zehan ki khasiyat se ladne mein madad de sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine wearing blinders that only allow you to see straight ahead; that’s how a narrow-minded person views the world.
A horse wearing blinders, unable to see the wider surroundings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نقطۂ نظر ہم نے بدل دیئے ہیں، جاوید مدد کو آؤ ہمارا ہمدردی کا دامن بڑھائے!
Nuqtah-e-nazar hum ne badal diye hain, Javed madad ko aao hamara hamdardi ka daman barhaye!
We have changed our perspective, come to help us, let’s extend the fabric of our compassion!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تنگ خیال انسان کا دماغ ہمیشہ بند رہتا ہے۔
Tang khayal insan ka dimaag hamesha band rehta hai.
The mind of a narrow-minded person remains always shut.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "narrow-minded" — having a limited perspective or understanding
First known use: 19th century
The term 'narrow-minded' has been in use since the early 19th century, combining 'narrow,' meaning limited, and 'minded,' referring to having a particular mental attitude.