minded

American  

[mahyn-did] / ˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. having a certain kind of mind (usually used in combination).

   strong-minded.

2. inclined or disposed.

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minded British  

/ ˈmaɪndɪd /

adjective

1. having a mind, inclination, intention, etc, as specified

   politically minded

2. ( in combination )

   money-minded

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Other Word Forms

• half-minded adjective
• self-minded adjective

Etymology

Origin of minded

First recorded in 1495–1505; mind + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“The small minded of the world don’t like thinkers and doers, especially when they succeed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

No one minded missing a week of school, I’ve got to say.

From Literature

Brussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of working together on a customs union, the European Commissioner for finance has told the BBC.

From BBC

Others think he will be more open minded and conciliatory than his rhetoric suggests.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You can just meet so many like minded people and you feel like you already know them because you share such a passion that you both have," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• determined
• inclined