minded

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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

mindedness

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noun

mind·​ed·​ness ˈmīn-dəd-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being minded

—usually used in combination

those who pride themselves on their tough-mindedness

—A. G. N. Flew

this word-mindedness … distinguishes writers from scholars

—Malcolm Cowley

the self-mindedness of children

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

Everton are now exploring the market for a defensive-minded replacement, ideally one who can compete physically and complement the likes of James Garner and new signing Hackney. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Companies that engage students at the high school and early-university stage—through micro-internships, challenges or mentorship—can get first access to founder-minded talent before competitors do. — Joash Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

When the two begin dating, David’s older brother, the practical-minded Linus (Harrison Ford), tries to break them up, believing their courtship to be bad for the family image. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

At the Nickelodeon Universe theme park inside the mall, budget-minded riders can skip pricey day passes and use the points pass system instead. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 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