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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The former British colony is generally more open-minded on LGBTQ issues compared to mainland China, where discussion of such topics is heavily policed by authorities.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Many current host parents once participated as students themselves, and local youth who have traveled to Amakusa return as confident, open-minded leaders at home.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Come prepared, but be open-minded The key to a successful car purchase is to know your options before arriving at a dealership.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Listening to Susan Stamberg reminded us that often the best questions are short, simple, and open-minded.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Many current host parents once participated as students themselves, and local youth who have traveled to Amakusa return as confident, open-minded leaders at home.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Come prepared, but be open-minded The key to a successful car purchase is to know your options before arriving at a dealership.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Listening to Susan Stamberg reminded us that often the best questions are short, simple, and open-minded.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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 18 Sep. 2025.
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