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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Her advice to students and fellow teachers now is to stay open-minded.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Children are perceptive, flexible, and open-minded.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Schulman also looks ahead to the convergence of AI, quantum computing and robotics, and argues that CEOs need to be open-minded, humble and fast-moving.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Curiosity Cultivating curiosity serves as a powerful catalyst for individuals to become more open-minded and receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Children are perceptive, flexible, and open-minded.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Schulman also looks ahead to the convergence of AI, quantum computing and robotics, and argues that CEOs need to be open-minded, humble and fast-moving.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Curiosity Cultivating curiosity serves as a powerful catalyst for individuals to become more open-minded and receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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 16 May. 2026.
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