偏狭
Meanings
1
narrow-minded; intolerant; illiberal
Describes a person, attitude, or viewpoint that is closed-minded, bigoted, or unwilling to accept different ideas. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
I can no longer tolerate his narrow-minded way of thinking.
A narrow-minded attitude won't work in the international community.
Usage patterns
- 偏狭な〈人〉a narrow-minded, intolerant person
He is a narrow-minded person who won't listen to others' opinions at all.
- 偏狭な考え方a narrow-minded way of thinking
With such a narrow-minded way of thinking, you can't understand diverse cultures.
- 偏狭になるto become narrow-minded or intolerant
As he got older, he became more narrow-minded.