open-minded — willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or suggestions; unprejudiced
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or suggestions; unprejudiced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly open-minded about my purple hair and seven piercings.
- To succeed in this global company, you need to be open-minded about different business practices.
- He claims to be open-minded, but he won't even try pineapple on pizza.
open-minded
ADJECTIVE[/ˈoʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/]
willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or suggestions; unprejudiced
She stays open-minded when her coworker pitches a wildly unusual idea.
Stay open-minded and broad-minded, not small-minded!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Open-minded is a compound word formed from 'open' and 'mind', with documented use beginning in the 18th century. It employs a metaphorical image of an open door to the mind, expressing receptivity to new ideas and perspectives.
Breakdown
open (unobstructed, receptive) + minded (having or characterized by a particular state of mind), forming a compound adjective meaning receptive to new ideas and willing to consider different viewpoints.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly open-minded about my purple hair and seven piercings.”
“To succeed in this global company, you need to be open-minded about different business practices.”
“He claims to be open-minded, but he won't even try pineapple on pizza.”
“The professor encouraged open-minded debate in her philosophy class.”
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