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

Yirenkyi is a key force for Ghana, which is defensive-minded and looks to hit teams with the counterattack. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

At the second-half hydration break, the Norwegians made some defensive-minded subs to try to see the game out. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

One of Sissons or Blueger could end up centring what should be a defensively minded third line, with the other filling the middle of the fourth line potentially. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Environmentally minded folks have taken to the streets of the capital, Tirana, to protest, due to concerns that all the construction will endanger the wildlife. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 July 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