Illiberal (Adjective)
Meaning
Narrow-minded about cherished opinions.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her refusal to consider opposing viewpoints made her seem illiberal and dogmatic to her friends.
- His illiberal stance on social issues had become increasingly divisive within the community.
- Despite his reputation as a free thinker, he revealed an illiberal side when confronted with criticism of his own work.
- The artist's illiberal views on creative freedom led to a public backlash against her latest project.
- His once-respected column had devolved into a platform for illiberal rants that alienated many former readers.