open-minded
[ oh-puhn-mahyn-did ]
/ ˈoʊ pənˈmaɪn dɪd /
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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 1820–30
OTHER WORDS FROM open-minded
o·pen-mind·ed·ly, adverbo·pen-mind·ed·ness, nounWords nearby open-minded
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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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