open-minded
adjective
open-mind·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd 
: receptive to arguments or ideas
open-mindedly
adverb
open-mindedness
noun
Examples of open-minded in a Sentence
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Listening to Susan Stamberg reminded us that often the best questions are short, simple, and open-minded.
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Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Rintaro, a quiet and intimidating baker, and Kaoruko, an open-minded girl with a kind heart.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Therefore, a person should not diminish a strength, like being open-minded, but rather strengthen the supporting dimensions.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Source: Hugo Ortega Ortega said being open-minded and humble are key too.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Rintaro, a quiet and intimidating baker, and Kaoruko, an open-minded girl with a kind heart.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Therefore, a person should not diminish a strength, like being open-minded, but rather strengthen the supporting dimensions.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Source: Hugo Ortega Ortega said being open-minded and humble are key too.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-minded
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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