Definitions for narrowness

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word narrowness

Princeton's WordNet

  1. narrowness(noun)

    the property of being narrow; having little width

    "the narrowness of the road"

  2. narrow-mindedness, narrowness(noun)

    an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior

  3. narrowness(noun)

    a restriction of range or scope


  4. narrow margin, narrowness, slimness(noun)

    a small margin



  1. narrowness(Noun)

    a constriction

  2. narrowness(Noun)

    the state of being narrow

Webster Dictionary

  1. Narrowness(noun)

    the condition or quality of being narrow

  2. Origin: [AS. nearunes.]


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of narrowness in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of narrowness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Red Skelton:


  2. Phillips Brooks:

    Self-confidence is either a petty pride in our own narrowness, or the realization of our duty and privilege as God's children.

  3. Joseph Conrad:


  4. V Naipaul:


  5. Pierre Trudeau:

    In the end, it's not really about Keystone. It's about judgment, it's about the narrowness that allowed one project in one industry - however large and important the project and industry - to define one of the most positive and prosperous bilateral relationships the world has ever known.

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