insular
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Not interested in or open to ideas, cultures, or people from outside your own group.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
narrow-minded
parochial
Antonyms
open-minded
cosmopolitan
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Critics said the company's _____ culture made it slow to adopt new technology."
Answer: insular
In your own words, what does "insular" mean?
Not interested in or open to ideas, cultures, or people from outside your own group.
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