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

• 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

Not that anyone would have minded more music — certainly not Weir. —Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025

Think about the public-media ecosystem as a vast network of television and radio stations serving as distribution points for its content and educationally minded ethos. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025

Markets were minded to agree with BofA on its take of a hawkish Powell. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 31 July 2025

The kitchen is small but thoughtful—stovetop, mini fridge, and locally minded staples like olive oil, milk, and good coffee already waiting for you. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025

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