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

Halliday: It’s an interesting juxtaposition because Daisy in Toronto is free and liberated and happy, but in a way, she’s not as open-minded as she could be.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In that context, I think it is normal and reasonable for open-minded people to be skeptical and curious about what’s actually in these other 3 million pages of documents.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Another reason is the overall transformation in many Muslim nations, where excesses of radical rule caused widespread revulsion just as a new, more open-minded and globally connected generation grew up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

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 • Dec. 10, 2025

But ever since Dinorah turned in Minerva’s treasured packet of little notes from Manolo, my open-minded sister has become quite guarded around this so-called victim.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

Related Words

• approachable
• impartial
• observant
• tolerant