narrowness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, in Breite, Umfang, Weite oder Toleranz begrenzt zu sein; oft fehlende Weite in physischer Ausdehnung, im Denken oder in der Akzeptanz.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being limited in width, scope, or tolerance, often implying a lack of breadth in physical dimension, perspective, or acceptance.

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1. Limited widthB1formal

   The quality or state of having a small distance from one side to the other.

   Enge

   • The narrowness of the hallway made it difficult for two people to pass.
   • He was surprised by the narrowness of the ancient doorway.
   • The narrowness of the bridge required cars to cross one at a time.

   Synonymeslendernessslightnesssmallnessthinnesstightness

   Antonymebreadthwidenesswidth

2. Intolerance or strictnessB2formal

   A tendency to be critical of opinions or behaviors that differ from one's own.

   Engstirnigkeit

   • The narrowness of his views prevented him from understanding other cultures.
   • Her narrowness regarding fashion made her dismiss modern trends.
   • The committee's narrowness led to the rejection of innovative ideas.

   Synonymebigotrydogmatismilliberalityintolerancenarrow-mindednessprejudice

   Antonymebroad-mindednessliberalitypermissivenesstolerance

3. Limited scopeB2formal

   A restriction in range, variety, or possibilities.

   Begrenztheit

   • The narrowness of the curriculum left students with few elective choices.
   • He felt frustrated by the narrowness of his job responsibilities.
   • The narrowness of the investigation missed several key clues.

   Synonymeconfinementconstrictioninsularitylimitationparochialismprovincialismrestrictiveness

   Antonymebreadthcomprehensivenessdiversitylatituderangescopesweepvariety

4. Small marginC1formal

   A very small difference or gap, especially in a competitive context.

   Knapper Vorsprung

   • The election was decided by the narrowness of a few hundred votes.
   • The narrowness of their victory surprised everyone.
   • The narrowness of the margin showed how evenly matched the teams were.

   Synonymeclosenessslendernessslimnesstightness

   Antonymebreadthleewaymargin