Definitions

open-minded

[oh-puhn-mahyn-did] / ˈoʊ pənˈmaɪn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

receptive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approachable impartial observant tolerant

WEAK

acceptant acceptive broad-minded interested open to suggestions perceptive persuadable swayable unbiased understanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased prejudiced

Example Sentences

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I’m also aiming to be open-minded these days, because it’s just not true anymore that the tech isn’t impressive.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

By commencement, it’s too late to create an open-minded study body, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

That’s understandable, but you need to let that go and be the most openhearted and, yes, open-minded friend you can be.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“It’s just he was so open-minded and so forward-thinking, and I think he could see potential that other people couldn’t see.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

I walked into this open-minded, but it just wasn’t the right program for me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

open-minded

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