narrowness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние ограниченности в ширине, масштабе или терпимости, часто подразумевающее отсутствие широты в физическом измерении, кругозоре или принятии.

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.

uncountable

1. Limited widthB1formal

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

   Узость

   • 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.

   Synonymsslendernessslightnesssmallnessthinnesstightness

   Antonymsbreadthwidenesswidth

2. Intolerance or strictnessB2formal

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

   Узость

   • 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.

   Synonymsbigotrydogmatismilliberalityintolerancenarrow-mindednessprejudice

   Antonymsbroad-mindednessliberalitypermissivenesstolerance

3. Limited scopeB2formal

   A restriction in range, variety, or possibilities.

   Ограниченность

   • 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.

   Synonymsconfinementconstrictioninsularitylimitationparochialismprovincialismrestrictiveness

   Antonymsbreadthcomprehensivenessdiversitylatituderangescopesweepvariety

4. Small marginC1formal

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

   Незначительный отрыв

   • 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.

   Synonymsclosenessslendernessslimnesstightness

   Antonymsbreadthleewaymargin