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Synonyms

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.

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

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His voice throughout is that of a well-informed, open-minded layman who, almost by the way, is a natural storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

In that context, maintaining an open-minded and price-driven approach remains essential.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

BBC Sport has been told that Liverpool are open-minded about Salah's future amid Saudi interest.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

I walked into this open-minded, but it just wasn’t the right program for me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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