open-minded

[ oh-puhn-mahyn-did ]

adjective

1. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
2. unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial.

open-minded

adjective

1. having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc; unprejudiced

Derived Forms

• ˌopen-ˈmindedly, adverb
• ˌopen-ˈmindedness, noun

Other Words From

• open-minded·ly adverb
• open-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-minded¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The four sessions I attended were unsurprisingly partisan but surprisingly thoughtful and open-minded.

From Los Angeles Times

The education secretary has said she is "open-minded" about a ban on smacking children in England - but that there are no imminent plans to change the law.

From BBC

"He hasn't got a specific conventional way of play. When you have an open-minded manager like that you have a real chance."

From BBC

That generation tends to be more open-minded and embracing of difference, like liberals more generally.

From Salon

“And that makes me feel more inclined to be open-minded about voting for him.”

From BBC

Related Words

• approachable
• impartial
• observant
• tolerant