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Synonyms

minded

American  
[mahyn-did] / ˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

  1. having a certain kind of mind (usually used in combination).

    strong-minded.

  2. inclined or disposed.

minded British  
/ ˈmaɪndɪd /

adjective

  1. having a mind, inclination, intention, etc, as specified

    politically minded

  2. ( in combination )

    money-minded
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • half-minded adjective
  • self-minded adjective

Etymology

Origin of minded

First recorded in 1495–1505; mind + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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They’d probably charge a toll on oil and gas that was low enough that nobody minded paying it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Were you a big reader as a child, or were your parents very literary minded?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

However, those at the top of English rugby are at the moment not minded to sack Borthwick.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Blair, a former lawyer who was preparing for a looming general election, was minded to wait and see what Lord Cullen's report found before committing to action.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He realized that it was Hooper who was angry, Hooper who minded about it.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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