broad-mindedness

Definition of broad-mindednessnext

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Noun
  • Upon learning that dogs were allowed to roam on the lawn, the reason for its decimation became clear, since this grass, although touted for its shade and drought tolerance, is highly sensitive to dog urine and dog digging.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Studies show that people who have a higher tolerance for ambiguity are also more resilient, make better decisions under pressure and excel at solving problems in volatile environments.
    Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This moment was a turning point for him — despite his past indifference toward settling down, fatherhood changed him completely.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Would a cyberattack that kills people finally shake us out of our indifference?
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Broad-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad-mindedness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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