open-minded
Americanadjective
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having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
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unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- open-mindedly adverb
- open-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of open-minded
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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However, Borthwick says he is open-minded as he plots his selection to face the Azzurri.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 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
“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 • Dec. 19, 2025
I just have to hope our chaperone is open-minded enough to give me a chance.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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