minded

1 of 2

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

minded

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of mind entry 2

Synonyms of minded

Adjective

• willing
• ready
• inclined
• glad

Examples of minded in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In 2023, Canali debuted Care, an umbrella program grouping all the brand’s eco- and responsibility-minded initiatives. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Maybe the presence of a defensive-minded coach who specifically prioritizes turnovers could be the difference. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Instead, Bella’s formula is to take one warm-weather favorite and give it a few decidedly fall-minded accompaniments. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Compression boots have jumped from pro locker rooms into living rooms, and wellness influencers, athletes and recovery-minded shoppers are strapping them on to chase faster recovery and better lymphatic drainage. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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