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pinheaded

pinheaded

1 8.0
Not willing to accept different ideas or change
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɪnˌhɛdɪd/
  • Offensive
translation icon : de mentalidad cerrada
  • 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

  • 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.

  • Don't let that pinheaded comment distract you from the bigger picture.

  • After hearing his pinheaded beliefs, I realized he was not open to discussion.

Synonyms

narrow-minded
vspinheaded
25 5.1

Not willing to accept ideas or ways different from their own

is narrower and also implies pettiness in judging others
small-minded
vspinheaded
  • Offensive
17 6.5

Not willing to accept new ideas and quick to judge others

stresses narrowness but adds stronger pettiness or meanness
close-minded
vspinheaded
11 5.5

Not willing to think about new ideas or other people's views

is also petty and small in attitude toward different viewpoints
closed-minded
vspinheaded
9 5.2

Not willing to accept new ideas or different opinions

is narrower and often shows pettiness in rejecting alternatives
pigheaded
vspinheaded
  • Offensive
9 7.8

Refusing to change your mind or actions even when you are wrong

is stubborn too but also carries a petty, limited outlook
intransigent
vspinheaded
8 8.1

Not willing to change views or agree with others

is similar but less about stubbornness, more about pettiness and narrowness
hardheaded
vspinheaded
6 6.7

Refusing to change your mind even when shown evidence

is stubborn but also implies narrowness and petty judgment
blinkered
vspinheaded
3 8.1

Not willing to consider other ideas or views

is similar but also adds mean or petty judgment toward people
bullheaded
vspinheaded
  • Offensive
3 7.4

Refusing to change your mind even when it is not a good idea

is similarly stubborn but shows more pettiness and small concerns
illiberal
vspinheaded
2 8.2

Not willing to accept other people's opinions or beliefs

is more personal and petty in attitude toward differing opinions
stiff-necked
vspinheaded
1 8.1

Not willing to change your mind or actions

is stubborn too but usually implies a petty, limited stance

Antonyms

80 3.7

Ready to listen to new ideas and accept different views

4 3.5

Open to different opinions and ways of life

How Close-Minded

bigoted
  • Offensive
44 7.8
close-minded
11 5.5
pinheaded
  • Offensive
1 8.0
inflexible
11 4.7

Surface Forms

pinheaded positive

Morphology

pinheaded = pinhead (semi-transparent) = pin + head + ed

The adjective is derived from the insulting noun 'pinhead' (stupid, petty), so the link is metaphorical and may not be fully predictable to learners.

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'.