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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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The goal was to annoy some stubborn traditional economists and, more productively, attract the attention of open-minded young economists like his now co-author Alex.
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This open-minded, empowering approach is a cornerstone of the theater credential program.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s been a lot of great communication and people know to be open-minded and ready for their opportunity.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The goal was to annoy some stubborn traditional economists and, more productively, attract the attention of open-minded young economists like his now co-author Alex.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
This open-minded, empowering approach is a cornerstone of the theater credential program.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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