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Synonyms

open-minded

American  
[oh-puhn-mahyn-did] / ˈoʊ pənˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

  1. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.

  2. unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.

open-minded British  

adjective

  1. having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc; unprejudiced

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Other Word Forms

  • open-mindedly adverb
  • open-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of open-minded

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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“It’s just he was so open-minded and so forward-thinking, and I think he could see potential that other people couldn’t see.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

In that context, maintaining an open-minded and price-driven approach remains essential.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

BBC Sport has been told that Liverpool are open-minded about Salah's future amid Saudi interest.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Dozens of studies find that people underestimate how kind, trustworthy and open-minded others are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Your grandmother was of an archaic generation, not so open-minded as you are, Sierra Santiago.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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