"narrowness" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

The property of being narrow;
Having little width (synset 105144053)
"the narrowness of the road"

is a type of: breadth, width - the extent of something from side to side

subtypes: fineness, thinness - the property of being very narrow or thin
An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior (synset 106215146)
is a type of: intolerance - unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
subtypes:
- parochialism - a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
- pettiness - narrowness of mind or ideas or views
- provincialism - a lack of sophistication
- denominationalism, sectarianism - a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
same as: narrow-mindedness
A restriction of range or scope (synset 105855153)
"the problem with achievement tests is the narrowness they impose on students"; "the attraction of the book is precisely its narrowness of focus"; "frustrated by the narrowness of people's horizons"

is a type of: limitation, restriction - a principle that limits the extent of something
A small margin (synset 105128395)
"the president was not humbled by his narrow margin of victory"; "the landslide he had in the electoral college obscured the narrowness of a victory based on just 43% of the popular vote"

is a type of: margin - an amount beyond the minimum necessary

same as: narrow margin, slimness