pinheaded
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8.0
- adjective
- /ˈpɪnˌhɛdɪd/
- Offensive
- If we want a real SoCon discussion on this topic that serves to advance your "moral" position, then DAMNIT start talking real solutions and not just your precious pinheaded position on life.
Examples
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Sounds like more pinheaded analysis on his part.
Blog text (21) -
If we want a real SoCon discussion on this topic, then damn it, start talking real solutions and not just your precious pinheaded position on life.
Blog text (18) -
His pinheaded refusal to consider alternate viewpoints frustrated the entire team.
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Don't let that pinheaded comment distract you from the bigger picture.
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After hearing his pinheaded beliefs, I realized he was not open to discussion.
Synonyms
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5.1
Not willing to accept ideas or ways different from their own
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5.5
Not willing to think about new ideas or other people's views
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6.5
Not willing to accept new ideas and quick to judge others
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5.2
Not willing to accept new ideas or different opinions
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7.8
Refusing to change your mind or actions even when you are wrong
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8.1
Not willing to change views or agree with others
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6.7
Refusing to change your mind even when shown evidence
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7.4
Refusing to change your mind even when it is not a good idea
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8.1
Not willing to consider other ideas or views
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8.1
Not willing to change your mind or actions
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8.2
Not willing to accept other people's opinions or beliefs
Antonyms
How Close-Minded
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pinheaded comes from pin + head and is used as a picture of a very 'small' mind. A helpful way to remember this is to think of someone whose thoughts are as narrow as a pin, so they are 'narrow-minded'.