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noble-minded

noble-minded

1 6.6
A person who cares very strongly about what is right and fair
  • adjective
  • /ˈnoʊbəlˈmaɪndɪd/
translation icon : noble
  • After years of dedicated service, he was admired as a noble-minded leader who always prioritized the needs of others.

Examples

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt's young and noble-minded police officer is good-looking but seems a bit one-layered and clichéd for a film like this.

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  • She was known in the community for her noble-minded approach to resolving conflicts and promoting fairness.

  • Their noble-minded efforts to support local charities inspired many others to contribute to the cause.

Synonyms

noble
vsnoble-minded
274 3.6

Having high moral qualities and kind intentions

is more about both moral and intellectual ideals than just moral goodness
honorable
vsnoble-minded
  • US
253 3.7

A person who behaves in a morally good way and deserves respect

focuses on internal ideals and principles rather than public respect
virtuous
vsnoble-minded
35 4.3

Being morally good and doing what is right

includes intellectual ideals and elevated principles beyond mere moral conduct
high-minded
vsnoble-minded
  • Formal
9 6.8

Someone who has strong moral beliefs and high ideals

is more about showing elevated character rather than lofty intent
idealistic
vsnoble-minded
7.4

Having strong beliefs about how people should behave to make the world better

is about actually displaying elevated principles and character rather than just aspiring
greathearted
vsnoble-minded
  • Literature
8.2

Being kind and generous and ready to forgive and help others

emphasizes high moral or intellectual ideals rather than generous feelings

Antonyms

vulgar
52 6.1

Showing little good taste or refinement in style

How Noble

magnanimous
  • Formal
16 8.0
noble-minded
1 6.6
honorable
  • US
253 3.7
principled
39 3.8

Surface Forms

noble-minded positive

Morphology

noble-minded = noble + minded (transparent) = noble + mind + ed

A clear compound of 'noble' + 'minded' where 'minded' indicates having a noble kind of mind, so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Noble-minded comes from noble, which meant 'high rank' and then 'honourable', and minded, which means 'having a certain mind'. So a noble-minded person is someone who thinks and acts in an honourable, 'high' way, which is why the word means having high moral ideals.