narrow-mindedly

With stubborn bias

In a narrow-minded manner—with rigid thinking that refuses to consider other viewpoints or possibilities.

The adverb typically carries disapproval: He narrow-mindedly rejected any approach that differed from tradition.

Someone acting narrow-mindedly clings to familiar ideas while dismissing alternatives without fair consideration.

intolerant

illiberally

In bigoted manner

closed-mindedly · obstinately · rigidly · inflexibly · uncharitably · judgmentally · disapprovingly · hypercritically · condemningly · critically

parochial

provincially

In a regional manner

locally · tunnel-visioned · conservatively · hidebound · unadventurously · inwardly

biased

partially

To an incomplete extent

tendentiously · jaundiced · unjustly · chauvinistically · inequitably · preferentially · unevenly · lopsidedly

Opposites
intellectual openness

narrow-mindedlyopen-mindedly

With willingness to consider

broad-mindedly · receptively · liberally · flexibly · tolerantly

tolerance and acceptance

narrow-mindedlytolerantly

With forbearance shown

magnanimously · generously · charitably · understandingly · compassionately

scope of consideration

narrow-mindedlybroadly

In general terms

comprehensively · expansively · widely · inclusively · holistically

Family

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