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

Alice now began playing and recording her own compositions with a handful of open-minded players and eventually racked up twelve nonpareil albums. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

There’s also something refreshingly open-minded about today’s astro-weather. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

But also in-game tactically how to be flexible, how to be open-minded. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The latest report from 9to5Mac is still open-minded to a later keynote date. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 July 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