open-minded
adjective
open-mind·ed
ˌō-pən-ˈmīn-dəd 
: receptive to arguments or ideas
open-mindedly
adverb
open-mindedness
noun
Examples of open-minded in a Sentence
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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1 July 2026
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
So a few years ago, Torres-Tamayo and her colleagues decided to take a new set of measurements with a more open-minded approach.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
For many banks, the first step should involve being more open-minded about who can become a banker.
—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
After making top-four selections each of the past three drafts and building a team on the rise, the Sharks are open-minded to any idea that can improve their roster right now.
—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for open-minded
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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