CEFR C1

narrowness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being narrow; limited in range, scope, or extent.

Examples

The narrowness of the alley made it difficult for the truck to pass.
He was frustrated by the narrowness of his opportunities for career advancement.

Synonyms: constriction, limitedness, restriction, scantness

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narrowness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnærəʊnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being narrow; limited in range, scope, or extent.

Examples

The narrowness of the alley made it difficult for the truck to pass.
He was frustrated by the narrowness of his opportunities for career advancement.
The debate suffered from the narrowness of the arguments presented.

Synonyms of narrowness

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