open-minded
80
3.7
- adjective
- /ˈoʊpənˌmaɪndɪd/
:
de mente abierta
- "We need someone friendly and open-minded, someone interested in world religions.
- remain open-minded
- more open-minded
- an open-minded attitude
And I'm, yeah, open minded about energy, right.
- And I'm, yeah, open minded about energy, right.
- Because if you go into things open minded, you might learn something.
- I've actually become way more open minded on this front.
- I have to say I'm the most non judgmental, open minded person I've ever met.
- Very curious and let's have a respectful, compassionate, open minded, kind conversation.
- And to me, the essence of of science is open minded observation, right?
- The only thing I can ask is just continue to be open minded and, you know, self critical.
- But this consistent way of being open minded as well, I think that's really fascinating.
- Must hold conservative core values and be open minded.
- I got a line, OK, but I'm probably still very open minded in that way for various reasons.
- Growing up as an adult, I was, I would say open minded really.
- The irony is that younger people get portrayed as if they're somehow more open minded, more, more tolerant.
- I think it's a great business model to make a happy, open minded, knowledgeable, better human being.
Examples
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Her mother said this was good; the young man was open-minded about hard work.
Fiction book (1995) -
Although it's good to believe in yourself, it's smart to be open-minded and listen to experts in the field.
Academic text (2011) -
Because if you go into things open minded, you might learn something.
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Some very, very open minded people here tonight.
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So always be open minded enough to learn.
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I'm a very open-minded lady.
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The other window represents the open-minded approach we must have as teachers every day that we enter the classroom.
Academic text (2004) -
Muhammad explained the principles of Islam to the Jews, and they seemed very interested and open-minded.
Academic text (2015) -
Higher socioeconomic groups tend to be more open-minded toward clinical trials.
Academic text (2001) -
She is very open-minded and enjoys discussing new ideas with her friends.
Synonyms
702
1.0
Willing to consider new ideas
72
3.2
Accepting of people and ideas that are different
65
3.6
Willing to accept different ideas and people
52
4.1
Willing to listen to and accept new ideas
4
3.5
Open to different opinions and ways of life
Ready to try new ideas and adapt to change
Willing to welcome new ideas, people, or situations without judging them
Open to new ideas, people, or experiences
Willing to accept other people's ideas and be kind to them
Open to different ideas and willing to change views
Open to new ideas and willing to change views
Open-minded and fair toward people from different backgrounds
Antonyms
How Open-minded
52
4.1
80
3.7
72
3.2
4
3.5
9
5.2
25
5.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Open-minded comes from the two simple words open and mind, where open means 'not closed' and mind means 'thoughts'. So, to be open-minded is to keep your 'thoughts' open — to be willing to consider new ideas and different views.