OPEN-MINDED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

open-minded

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd

Definition of open-minded

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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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 That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded. — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Riding United is all about being open-minded, according to Vogel, who studies each course meticulously on foot to work out how many strides the pair should take between jumps. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Strangeness has never been an issue in open-minded Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Paloma doesn’t think that this is very open-minded, and the argument continues in the car. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-minded

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Adjective

Salvia Terrace & Bar is open daily for breakfast and lunch, while Violetto serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Making payments on time, paying down credit card balances and keeping older accounts open when practical may help strengthen your credit profile over time.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Because the right is viewed as divisive by liberal corporations, and the left is viewed as empathetic common sense.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
This process is evident in Egypt and Turkey, where declining mosque attendance has accompanied the growing appeal of liberal values, particularly secularism.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

Americans are growing more receptive to socialism, even as their views of big business sour.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Though the film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of the 21st century, when Del Toro set out to make it, the industry was not receptive to his ideas.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of receptive

Adjective

The idea that criminals could serve sentences behind bars was a more progressive approach to justice in comparison.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Vang, 41, is one of several younger and progressive challengers seeking to oust longtime incumbents across the country.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressive

Adjective

The definition of a liberal is someone who’s too broad-minded to take his own side in an argument.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
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

Definition of broad-minded

Adjective

Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
All four getting in is probably impossible; even three Best Picture nominations for a single studio is extremely rare in the modern era.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

Omani officials knew of al-Hammami’s interest in radical Islamism but failed to flag their concerns; flydubai never checked his record with the Omani authorities.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Beyond sheer size, the vessel introduced one of the most radical sailing systems the industry had ever seen.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of radical

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