open mind

noun

: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.

Examples of open mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Melton asked committee members to keep an open mind when addressing the issue. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 In an interview with The Mercury News, Mayor Matt Mahan said that Pandori and Salas were two of the names that jumped out to him as good fits to fill the position but would keep an open mind. Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 Keep an open mind when your partner, family members or friends point out differences in your parenting and be ready to correct it. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 Families should consider all the options with an open mind. Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for open mind 

Dictionary Entries Near open mind

Cite this Entry

“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!