broad-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
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tolerant of opposing viewpoints; not prejudiced; liberal
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not easily shocked by permissive sexual habits, pornography, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of broad-minded
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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While this may sound condescending today, at the time it was a broad-minded position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Amid whatever contentious points they wanted to score, presidents have nearly always reverted to some broad-minded but nonspecific celebration of diversity and pluralism.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2025
The couple appreciated art and were broad-minded in their tastes.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2023
He speaks of a time when “introducing yourself as an Iowan immediately typecast you as this forward-thinking, broad-minded, educated, healthy individual,” suggesting Iowa no longer holds such an identity.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2022
Behind the reverend’s mask of severity was a gentle, broad-minded individual who believed fervently in the importance of ed-ucating young African men.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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