"literal-minded" meaning in All languages combined

See literal-minded on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more literal-minded [comparative], most literal-minded [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} literal-minded (comparative more literal-minded, superlative most literal-minded)
  1. Tending to take things literally, without understanding subtext, etc.
    Sense id: en-literal-minded-en-adj-pAtdO~bJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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