open-minded
adjective
open-mind·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd 
: receptive to arguments or ideas
open-mindedly
adverb
open-mindedness
noun
Examples of open-minded in a Sentence
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Children are more open-minded and ready to accept change, to be amazed and to grasp transformation without clinging to the status quo.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 June 2025
That principle ensures that all litigants in disputes have a voice with an open-minded audience and that the outcomes of cases, correct or not, are based on law and facts, not the insidious influence or pressure of external forces.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Our findings show that swearing robots would typically have little downside and some upside, especially in open-minded spaces such as university campuses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 June 2025
Being patient and open-minded EliteCircle isn’t for everyone.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 June 2025
That principle ensures that all litigants in disputes have a voice with an open-minded audience and that the outcomes of cases, correct or not, are based on law and facts, not the insidious influence or pressure of external forces.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Our findings show that swearing robots would typically have little downside and some upside, especially in open-minded spaces such as university campuses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 June 2025
Being patient and open-minded EliteCircle isn’t for everyone.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for open-minded
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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