minded

1 of 2

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd 

1

: inclined, disposed

2

: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing

—usually used in combination

narrow-minded

health-minded

mindedness

ˈmīn-dəd-nəs 

noun

minded

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of mind entry 2

Synonyms of minded

Adjective

• willing
• ready
• inclined
• glad

Examples of minded in a Sentence

Adjective

in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Jorge Diaz Nicolas kicked a 32-yard field goal with six seconds left and Marshall rallied to beat upset-minded Gardner-Webb 36-35 on Saturday. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Coinciding with Climate Week in New York City, Nike is offering a slate of services at its SoHo store for the sustainably minded consumer. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

These months are worth celebrating, asserts Cayuga Collection, a clutch of seven environmentally minded hotels across Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Guatemala, founded in 2023. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Maybe the presence of a defensive-minded coach who specifically prioritizes turnovers could be the difference. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing minded

• absent-minded
• air-minded
• bloody-minded
• broad-minded
• civic-minded
• closed-minded
• close-minded
• evil-minded
• fair-minded
• feeble-minded
• high-minded
• large-minded
• light-minded
• like-minded
• literal-minded
• low-minded
• narrow-minded
• open-minded
• right-minded
• serious-minded
• single-minded
• small-minded
• social-minded
• strong-minded
• tender-minded
• tough-minded
• weak-minded
• worldly-minded

Rhymes for minded

• blinded
• feebleminded
• masterminded
• reminded

Kids Definition

minded

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd 

1

: having a specified kind of mind

narrow-minded

2

: greatly interested in something specified

bargain-minded customers