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

minded

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past tense and past participle of mind entry 2

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

While presenting something of a logistical challenge for the privacy-minded, soaking in the tub while soaking up the views is an experience not to be missed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

That is true even if the leader is public-minded and deeply versed in policy intricacies. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Eventing, at the best of times, is an adrenaline junky’s zenith; a game for the preternaturally brave and ineffably technically minded. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Govan might prevail on Lucas to join as well, as an idiosyncratic and dyspeptic if public-minded voice. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 10 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