open-minded

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce open-minded (audio)
Definition of open-mindednext
1
as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions

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2
as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues

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Recent Examples of open-minded As long as these discussions remain respectful and open-minded, a festival has to be the platform for such debate and dialog. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026 Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too elevated even as Fed officials have become more open-minded about AI and its implications for being deflationary. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026 So a few years ago, Torres-Tamayo and her colleagues decided to take a new set of measurements with a more open-minded approach. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 Instead, focus on being a more flexible, more open-minded parent. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
  1. open
  2. liberal
  3. receptive
  4. progressive
  5. broad-minded
  6. unconventional
  7. modern
  8. radical
Adjective
  • No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • But using open source models does often require more technical expertise on the part of the companies deploying them.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • Primary characters Maude Findlay (Bea Arthur) is an outspoken and liberal housewife and the star of the show.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • Many Democrats fear a nominee seen as too liberal will play to Collins’ strengths.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • The greens are small targets, but the surfaces are kept soft and receptive, to suit less experienced golfers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • Consumers, meanwhile, appear increasingly receptive to exactly this kind of physical immersion, particularly as digital fatigue intensifies.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of receptive
Adjective
  • In the Green New Deal discussion, though, this hypothetical meat ban effectively functioned as metaphorical shortcut for progressive political overreach.
    — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
  • By the early 1990s, Eugene had earned itself a reputation as a beacon of progressive-minded irreverence, drawing a pungent mix of weirdos, iconoclasts, and freethinkers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • Michael Landon’s long-running TV adaptation, which premiered in 1974, transformed Little House into comfort food, broad-minded but schmaltzy.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
  • Liberal means generous, broad-minded, tolerant, worldly, seeking acculturation and education, and using government to aid collective human flourishing.
    — Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Definition of broad-minded
Adjective
  • Once regarded as one of baseball's better outfield prospects, Cameron has now taken an unconventional route back toward the majors.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Your 9th House of Higher Learning activates as the Moon conjoins unconventional Uranus there, inviting you to widen your view and experiment with a different path.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • While newer schools featured modern amenities, Windsor Middle had largely remained unchanged.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The old supermarket-style, functional interiors are gone, and in their place are sleek architectural details, a scattering of midcentury modern furniture and colorful LED screens broadcasting the M&S seasonal campaigns.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • But Democratic leaders fear that the insurgent candidates risk blowing winnable races for Democrats with messages considered too radical for most voters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • The lightweight formula is 95% naturally derived, blending vitamin E with antioxidant-rich apricot for hydration and free-radical protection.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of radical

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