2
: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing
—usually used in combination
narrow-minded
health-minded
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
A. G. N. Flewthis word-mindedness … distinguishes writers from scholars—Malcolm Cowley
Malcolm Cowleythe self-mindedness of children
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Adjective
in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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Spain is a high-scoring, attack-minded team.
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minded. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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minded
adjective
mind·ed
ˈmīn-dəd
1
: having a specified kind of mind
narrow-minded
2
: greatly interested in something specified
bargain-minded customers
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