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open-minded
[ oh-puhn-mahyn-did ]
/ ËoÊ pÉnËmaÉȘn dÉȘd /
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Definition of open-minded
adjective
having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.
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Origin of open-minded
First recorded in 1820â30
OTHER WORDS FROM open-minded
o·pen-mind·ed·ly, adverbo·pen-mind·ed·ness, nounWords nearby open-minded
open-market operations,
open marriage,
open mic,
open mike,
open mind,
open-minded,
open-mouthed,
openness,
open one's eyes,
open one's heart to,
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Words related to open-minded
approachable,
impartial,
observant,
tolerant,
acceptant,
acceptive,
broad-minded,
interested,
perceptive,
persuadable,
swayable,
unbiased,
understanding How to use open-minded in a sentence
When it became too crowded, they moved her into an open casket on the street.
Now it can't open on my phone due to what appears to be software incompatibility.
Some of them would open up deep splits in core Democratic constituencies.
And of course, Rod, being Rod, goes for it a hundred percent; his mouth drops open and he says, âWhat?â
Open-carry activists are known for baiting cops into on-camera arguments about the Second Amendment and state laws.
Let them open their minds to us, let them put upon permanent record the significance of all their intrigues and manĆuvres.
The doors (Indian bungalows have hardly any windows, each door being half glass) were open front and back.
It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.
They will reach you by the hands of Mr. Mackenzie, a worldly-minded Scotch merchant, but honest as to earthly things.
Worst danger zone, the open sea, now traversed, but on land not yet out of the wood.
British Dictionary definitions for open-minded
adjective
having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc; unprejudiced
Derived forms of open-minded
open-mindedly, adverbopen-mindedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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