open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd 

: receptive to arguments or ideas

open-mindedly adverb

open-mindedness noun

Synonyms

• broad-minded
• open
• receptive

Examples of open-minded in a Sentence

all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions

younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues

Recent Examples on the Web

The person might be in a more open-minded celebratory mood and be receptive to trying out AI in this context. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

But like the Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, teams with similar payrolls, Pittsburgh intends to stay open-minded on all possibilities, the source said. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024

Sponsors are more open-minded about that, the banker adds. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024

As the planet of growth and optimism, Jupiter’s journey through Gemini encourages open-minded exploration, emphasizing the joy of learning and sharing at an intellectual level. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed

ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd

: open to arguments or ideas : not prejudiced

open-mindedly adverb

open-mindedness noun