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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Multiple Democrats have taken an open-minded approach to Trump following his election victory.
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Projected to be the most diverse generation yet, Gen Alpha is also described as more open-minded and cares about social issues.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
In this episode, Finkelstein explores these pitfalls and proposes a crucial supplement to expertise: the importance of becoming more humble and open-minded.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2025
While mulling his future — and his place next season whether on the New York Jets or elsewhere — the 41-year-old quarterback of the 4-11 team is open-minded about multiple scenarios.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Projected to be the most diverse generation yet, Gen Alpha is also described as more open-minded and cares about social issues.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
In this episode, Finkelstein explores these pitfalls and proposes a crucial supplement to expertise: the importance of becoming more humble and open-minded.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2025
While mulling his future — and his place next season whether on the New York Jets or elsewhere — the 41-year-old quarterback of the 4-11 team is open-minded about multiple scenarios.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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