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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And then like really curious, really open-minded, a dreamer.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Reward smart questions and open-minded analysis—even when the results sting a little.
—Liam Wade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Libras are also open-minded and have a calm demeanor, which is how Morticia usually behaves.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That logic seemed to shift the outlook for some on the committee who may not have felt any changes were necessary at the start of the process, an encouraging sign for those, like myself, who hoped the room would be open-minded.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Reward smart questions and open-minded analysis—even when the results sting a little.
—Liam Wade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Libras are also open-minded and have a calm demeanor, which is how Morticia usually behaves.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That logic seemed to shift the outlook for some on the committee who may not have felt any changes were necessary at the start of the process, an encouraging sign for those, like myself, who hoped the room would be open-minded.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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