open-minded

[oh-puhn-mahyn-did]

adjective

1. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.

2. unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.

open-minded

adjective

1. having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc; unprejudiced

Other Word Forms

• open-mindedly adverb
• open-mindedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-minded¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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

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He’s impressed at how open-minded his students have been.

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O'Neill, speaking to BBC Radio Ulster, was open-minded about his prospects of still being at the helm for the November 22 match away to St Mirren, when the Scottish Premiership resumes after the international break.

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So as today’s Saudi leaders modernize the economy and society, their priority is a happier, healthier, more open-minded and productive country.

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“It’s fresh air for someone of her age and power to be so open-minded and helpful.”

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Related Words

• approachable 
• impartial 
• observant 
• tolerant