open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd 

: receptive to arguments or ideas

open-mindedly adverb

open-mindedness noun

Synonyms of open-minded

• open
• receptive
• broad-minded

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Plenty of people are open-minded enough to hear somebody out. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

My fans are attentive and open-minded and along for a crazy ride. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

O'Connor said Pittsburgh is becoming an AI hub and asked residents to be open-minded. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded. — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for open-minded

• feebleminded
• masterminded
• blinded
• minded
• reminded

Kids Definition

open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed

ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd

: open to arguments or ideas : not prejudiced

open-mindedly adverb

open-mindedness noun