Small-minded – having rigid or set opinions and refusing to consider different ideas

To remember the definition of the word small minded, use the following mnemonic:

I'll have that small mind (small-minded) please. No, I won't consider any other.

Examples of small-minded in a sentence

The small-minded neighbourhood weren't happy about the supermarket being built in town.

Some of the views the president had on foreign citizens were offensive and small-minded.

The headmistress was small-minded. Even after proven innocent, she refused to believe your reasons.