Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

narrow-minded ; narrow-mindedness

Bosnian translation:

Ogranicen ; ogranicenost

Added to glossary by Chicago-Bosnian
Oct 12, 2003 03:30
20 yrs ago
English term

narrow-minded

Non-PRO English to Bosnian Other
narrow-minded.../narrow-mindedness

Also, is "narrow-mindedness" correct spelling? Please include references to back up your claim.
Proposed translations (Bosnian)
4 +2 ogranicen
5 +1 uskogrudan

Proposed translations

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ogranicen

...narrow-mindedness.

NARROW-MINDEDNESS
WordNet Dictionary

Definition: [n] an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or chocking behavior

Antonyms: broad-mindedness

See Also: denominationalism, intolerance, parochialism, pettiness, provincialism, sectarianism

Merriam-Webster online:

One entry found for narrow-minded.


Entry Word: narrow-minded
Function: adjective
Text: Synonyms ILLIBERAL, bigoted, brassbound, hidebound, intolerant, narrow, small-minded, unenlarged
Antonyms broad-minded

Peer comment(s):

agree A.Đapo
1 hr
agree Said Kaljanac a.k.a. SARAJ
13 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you Davorka. You did great job! It was quick as well."
+1
8 hrs

uskogrudan

USKOGRUDAN is more formal and literate than OGRANICEN, and even a little bit euphemistic
Peer comment(s):

agree Said Kaljanac a.k.a. SARAJ
8 hrs
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