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Narrowness: meaning, definitions and examples

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narrowness

 

[ หˆnรฆr.oสŠ.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of being narrow

The state or quality of being narrow in width or limited in extent. It can also refer to a lack of breadth or openness, both physically and metaphorically. Narrowness can manifest as a restricted perspective or a limited range of options.

Synonyms

constriction, restriction, tightness

Examples of usage

  • The narrowness of the hallway made it difficult for two people to pass by each other.
  • His narrowness of mind prevented him from considering alternative viewpoints.
  • She felt suffocated by the narrowness of her social circle.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of tolerance or open-mindedness

A narrowness of attitude or perspective that is intolerant or close-minded. It often involves a reluctance to accept or consider ideas, beliefs, or people that are different from one's own.

Synonyms

bigotry, intolerance, narrow-mindedness

Examples of usage

  • The narrowness of his views on immigration made it difficult to have a productive conversation.
  • Her narrowness prevented her from appreciating the diversity of opinions within the group.
  • The narrowness of their religious beliefs led to conflicts with those who held different views.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrowness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estreiteza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ€เคฐเฅเคฃเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekurangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทัŒะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…skoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ญใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtroitesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrechez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท darlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบzkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบzkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ญ็ช„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ozkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrengsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daralma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrechez

Etymology

The word 'narrowness' originated from the Old English word 'nearu', meaning narrow or confining. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of limited space or scope. The idea of narrowness has been used metaphorically to describe not just physical dimensions, but also cognitive and emotional constraints. The term highlights the importance of openness and flexibility in thought and action.

See also: narrowed, narrowing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,364, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.