open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce open-minded (audio)
: 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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On Monday morning, ESPN's Shams Charania shared massive news that Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, is 'open-minded' to a trade. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 The nonprofit organization empowers people through education and open-minded communication in a non-religious setting. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025 Our goal is not only to support production but create a community of open-minded filmmakers and industry representatives. Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 May 2025 In which case, the fractured stuff in our lives can remind us to take care, to practice compassion, to remain open-minded. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-minded

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of open-minded was in 1748

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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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open-minded

adjective
open-mind·​ed
ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd
: open to arguments or ideas : not prejudiced
open-mindedly adverb
open-mindedness noun

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