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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My goal is to encourage people to be open-minded and to educate about the breed and the real reasons dogs can and do bite.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
An open-minded reader can therefore read three different opinions to understand why the shutdown should be considered unlawful.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
People are more open-minded to alternative formats, especially if the packaging is sustainable and the wine quality is good.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
During Tuesday’s announcement, Ishiba acknowledged the importance of Japan remaining open-minded.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
An open-minded reader can therefore read three different opinions to understand why the shutdown should be considered unlawful.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
People are more open-minded to alternative formats, especially if the packaging is sustainable and the wine quality is good.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
During Tuesday’s announcement, Ishiba acknowledged the importance of Japan remaining open-minded.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 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 26 Jul. 2025.
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