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open-minded Definition

open-minded (ō′pən mīn′did)

adjective

having a mind that is open to new ideas; free from prejudice or bias

open-minded Related Forms

o′pen-mind′edly adverb o′pen-mind′edness noun

open-minded Synonyms

open-minded

modif.

tolerant, fair-minded, receptive, just; see fair 1, liberal 2.

open-minded Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • thing: On the other hand, I'd like to think that us British audiences are a little more open-minded about such things.
  • issue: She says the Government is open-minded about the issue and she will be coming to the January 10 th event to hear your views.

Preposition: on

issue: The person is open-minded on the issue of values ( open-mindedness helps to neutralize the desire for power ).

Modifies a noun

  • proponent: In table indicate medicaid or both time open-minded proponents.
  • attitude: Brighton has always been renowned for its open-minded attitude.
  • approach: We employ an open-minded approach to every project irrespective of its size.
  • atmosphere: Join us, and you can expect to find yourself working in a friendly, open-minded atmosphere where your ideas will be welcomed.
  • debate: So if we are going to have a proper open-minded debate, letâs apply some logical thinking and ask the right questions.
  • person: What truly marks an open-minded person is the willingness to follow where evidence leads.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: L: The UK vinyl toy scene has a very open-minded audience.
  • so: Don't be so open-minded your brains will fall out.
  • fairly: Is s/he fairly open-minded, or is she a bit straight laced?
  • pretty: The people there were pretty open-minded and there was a real range of individuals involved.
  • quite: Mrs Miller felt that civil servants still seemed quite open-minded.
  • extremely: Her legs seem to go on forever and you can be certain that this out-going lady is extremely open-minded and liberated.

Infinitive complement

accept: We sincerely hope that the leaders on mainland China will be open-minded enough to accept our goodwill.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: I was remaining open-minded about whether or not to deliver in the water.
  • become: Perhaps people have become less open-minded over the years " .
  • stay: This kind of approach also trains the astrologer to stay open-minded.
  • seem: Mrs Miller felt that civil servants still seemed quite open-minded.