"closed-earedness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From closed-eared + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|closed-eared|-ness}} closed-eared + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} closed-earedness (uncountable)
  1. A reluctance or aversion to listening to new styles of music. Tags: uncountable
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