minded

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd 

1

: inclined, disposed

2

: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing

—usually used in combination

narrow-minded

health-minded

mindedness

ˈmīn-dəd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of minded

• willing
• ready
• inclined
• glad

Examples of minded in a Sentence

in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog

Recent Examples on the Web

Murphy's performance is a study of contrasts, playing a logic-minded man who is nonetheless haunted by his actions. —Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026

And after seeing this film, even the most pro-Taliban-minded people cannot agree with the Taliban. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026

For the independently minded, the residential charm of an Airbnb residential stay is a great way to experience the city like a local. —Holly Johnson, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026

For the artistic minded individuals, Terra Rosa Art Gallery has several works on display. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing minded

• absent-minded
• air-minded
• bloody-minded
• broad-minded
• civic-minded
• closed-minded
• close-minded
• evil-minded
• fair-minded
• feeble-minded
• high-minded
• large-minded
• light-minded
• like-minded
• literal-minded
• low-minded
• narrow-minded
• open-minded
• right-minded
• serious-minded
• single-minded
• small-minded
• social-minded
• strong-minded
• tender-minded
• tough-minded
• weak-minded
• worldly-minded

Rhymes for minded

• blinded
• feebleminded
• masterminded
• reminded

Kids Definition

minded

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd 

1

: having a specified kind of mind

narrow-minded

2

: greatly interested in something specified

bargain-minded customers