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 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.
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