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

The bookstore now hosts a variety of community-minded events, including Harrison’s club. —Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026

Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others). —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026

Some of them may also be jealous or closed-minded. —Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

Because revolutionary Uranus and transformative Pluto are in air signs, Geminis and Aquarians will see their super-social, buzzy, playful, future-minded perspective reflected in 2026’s style trends. —Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 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