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high-mindedhaving noble and moral principles; idealistic

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having noble and moral principles; idealistic

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪ ˈmaɪndɪd/

Korean meaning: 고상하고 도덕적인 원칙을 가진; 이상주의적인

Korean pronunciation: **하이** **마인**디드

Example Sentences

  • The high-minded professor refused to accept bribes from students.
  • His high-minded speech about honesty was ironic since he had just cheated on the exam.
  • She maintains high-minded standards even when nobody is watching.

high-minded

ADJECTIVE

//ˈhaɪ ˈmaɪndɪd//

having noble and moral principles; idealistic

high-minded concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed executive stands firmly at the conference table, holding up her hand to stop a proposal. She points to documents showing questionable business practices that would harm workers. The other board members look surprised as she explains why profit shouldn't come before people's wellbeing. Her assistant nods approvingly while colleagues lean back in their chairs, realizing she's choosing ethics over easy money. Several employees visible through the glass wall smile with relief and respect. someone having noble and moral principles while being idealistic about doing the right thing

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high-minded rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Once blinded by greed, now reminded to be high-minded

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhaɪ ˈmaɪndɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhaɪ ˈmaɪndɪd/

🌳Etymology

Roothigh
Suffix-minded

Origin

high(높은)와 minded(마음가짐을 가진)가 결합되어 '높은 마음가짐을 가진'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 16세기부터 사용되기 시작한 복합형용사입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

mindedremindedblinded
minded
reminded
blinded

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📝Examples

The high-minded professor refused to accept bribes from students.

😄 Fun example

His high-minded speech about honesty was ironic since he had just cheated on the exam.

She maintains high-minded standards even when nobody is watching.

😄 Fun example

The politician's high-minded promises melted faster than ice cream in summer.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

nobleidealisticprincipledvirtuousmoral

Antonyms

corruptimmoralunprincipled

Related

ethicalhonorablerighteousdignified