open-minded

adjective

open-mind·​ed ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce open-minded (audio)
: receptive to arguments or ideas
open-mindedly adverb
open-mindedness noun

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
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Since the 2025 season could be his last before becoming a free agent, the Astros are at least open-minded to the idea of trading him this winter. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 His work is open-minded and curious about this world in a way that is quite rare in professional philosophy. Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024 Neville does remain open-minded: not all the group is wealthy, some scoring their trips through the incredibly creative use of airline points, and Veley himself is undeniably badass. Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024 Many colleges have expressed genuine concern about their ability to foster open-minded conversations and rebuild a sense of safety to express ideas constructively. Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open-minded 

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of open-minded was in 1748

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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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open-minded

adjective
open-mind·​ed
ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd
: open to arguments or ideas : not prejudiced
open-mindedly adverb
open-mindedness noun

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