open-minded
having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.
Origin of open-minded
1Other words from open-minded
- o·pen-mind·ed·ly, adverb
- o·pen-mind·ed·ness, noun
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How to use open-minded in a sentence
But Dalia and Perl view Hasidic Judaism with an open-mindedness that is jarring to outsiders—and likely their peers.
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Don’t Call It Gay Rap: Le1f’s Transition From YouTube to the Main Stage | Caitlin Dickson | August 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir patience, compassion, and open-mindedness can inspire us all.
What distinguished him was his open-mindedness, his essential goodness, his singleness and simplicity of aim.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson | Charlotte M. YongeIt is a quality to cultivate, this simple open-mindedness which is ready to respond to new spiritual impulses.
Our Lady Saint Mary | J. G. H. Barry
What is at present meant by open-mindedness is in reality failure to have any mind at all upon a given subject.
Our Lady Saint Mary | J. G. H. BarryI find, however, that his critics are agreed in ascribing to him with remarkable unanimity the virtue of 'open-mindedness.'
The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. | Sir Leslie StephenIts attitude is that of scientific investigation, open-mindedness towards all phases of truth, and freedom of teaching.
Unitarianism in America | George Willis Cooke
British Dictionary definitions for open-minded
having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc; unprejudiced
Derived forms of open-minded
- open-mindedly, adverb
- open-mindedness, noun
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