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.

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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

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

From Barron's

“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

The book “is a comprehensive examination of the existing evidence and a plea for open-minded inquiry and rigorous research,” she wrote on Substack.

From Salon

Inside Liverpool, concerns had already been raised about his performances, before transfer rumours were given further encouragement this week, with sources telling the BBC the Reds are open-minded about selling the 33-year-old.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• approachable
• impartial
• observant
• tolerant