broad-minded

American  

[brawd-mahyn-did] / ˈbrɔdˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. free from prejudice or bigotry; unbiased; liberal; tolerant.

   Synonyms:

   permissive, flexible, catholic, open-minded

   Antonyms:

   intolerant, bigoted, biased, narrow-minded

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broad-minded British  

adjective

1. tolerant of opposing viewpoints; not prejudiced; liberal

2. not easily shocked by permissive sexual habits, pornography, etc

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Other Word Forms

• broad-mindedly
  adverb
• broad-mindedness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of broad-minded

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

If we wish to get at the root of any trouble, it is necessary for us to bury our prejudices and be broad minded.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.

She was too broad minded to stop about creeds.

From The Search by Hill, Grace Livingston

The various questions of law had to be adjusted in a broad minded manner, to suit the particular need of the cotton market.

From Bremen Cotton Exchange 1872/1922 by Uhte, Ch. F. C.

History has justified their attitude during the Revolutionary epoch, and their merits are acknowledged by broad minded and impartial students of history in the United States.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

I can take it—or leave it—but I am broad minded enough to let other people have the same privilege that I ask for myself.

From Purple Springs by McClung, Nellie L.