What is another word for illiberally?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɪbəɹə͡li] (IPA)

"Illiberally" means to act or think close-mindedly, or in a narrow and limited way. Some synonyms are conservatively, intolerantly, dogmatically, rigidly, narrow-mindedly, and myopically. When someone is not open to new ideas or changes, they may be seen as illiberal. This word is often used to describe someone who is not receptive to diverse perspectives or who behaves in ways that limit the rights and freedoms of others. To combat illiberalism, we must strive to be open-minded, accepting, and tolerant. Only then can we create a society that truly values diversity and equality for all.

What are the hypernyms for Illiberally?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Illiberally

But, however illiberally stated, it is in all probability just, though for a reason unknown to Cook.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16"
Robert Kerr
His mother said that he would "ruin her" when she gave an order on her banker to the doctor, who was Tom's guardian, for the sum required for his commission and outfit, but she did not behave illiberally, and gave master Tom a very fair allowance, satisfying her conscience by raising all the rents of her poorer tenants, and grinding down the household expenses more than ever.
"Caught in a Trap"
John C. Hutcheson
It had led her to seek the society of her mother's class; and that class simply would not have her, because she was much poorer than the greengrocer, and, far from being able to afford a maid, could not afford even a housemaid, and had to scrape along at home with an illiberally treated general servant.
"Pygmalion"
George Bernard Shaw

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