small-mindedness
US /ˌsmɔːlˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
UK /ˌsmɔːlˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
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kleingeestigheid, bekrompenheid
the quality of being unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions; narrow-mindedness
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His small-mindedness prevented him from understanding different cultures.
Zijn kleingeestigheid belette hem verschillende culturen te begrijpen.
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We need to overcome small-mindedness to achieve progress.
We moeten kleingeestigheid overwinnen om vooruitgang te boeken.