BROADMINDED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

broad-minded

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd

Definition of broad-minded

as in liberal

not bound by traditional ways or beliefs a broad-minded philosophy of parenting

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as in open

willing to consider new or different ideas we have to be broad-minded on this issue, since traditional solutions no longer work

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Recent Examples of broad-minded 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 Plus, a lot of social policies that many Californians consider beneficent and broad-minded that, to put it mildly, others around the country consider much less so. — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025 Instead of articulating a compelling vision that could spark a broad-minded counterpunch to narrow-minded populism, Newsom has taken an oddly defeatist course in his first podcasts. — Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 Jewish groups that are more broad-minded and sensible reacted with concern over the fate of the hostages and revulsion at the entire idea. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025 The poet Robert Frost once said that a liberal is someone too broad-minded to take his own side in a fight. — Rich Lowry, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate. — Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad-minded

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

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

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

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

This plurality of approaches reflects an open-minded, open-hearted ethos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
San Francisco probably prefers to move some of its more cumbersome contracts, but Casey Schmitt and Heliot Ramos could be good fits in Cleveland if Buster Posey is open-minded.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of open-minded

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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

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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