MOST SMALL-MINDED is a term used to describe someone who is very narrow-minded and has a limited view of the world. The crossword solutions PETTIEST (8 letters) and MEANEST (7 letters) are both words that can be used to describe this type of person. PETTIEST means having or showing an excessive concern with trivial matters, while MEANEST implies being unkind or cruel. Together, these two words can be used to describe someone who is extremely narrow-minded and has a limited view of the world.