Minded: meaning, definitions and examples

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minded

 

[ หˆmaษชndษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of thought

The term 'minded' describes someone who has a particular inclination or attitude towards something or someone. It often signifies a mindset or way of thinking that influences a person's behavior or decisions. For example, someone might be 'open-minded', indicating a willingness to consider various perspectives. Conversely, a 'narrow-minded' person tends to be limited in their views and resistant to new ideas. This word captures the essence of mental orientation towards certain issues.

Synonyms

aware, considerate, reflective, thoughtful.

Examples of usage

  • She is very open-minded about new experiences.
  • His narrow-minded views limited his understanding.
  • We need more forward-minded thinkers in our team.

Translations

Translations of the word "minded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคธเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geistig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpikiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umysล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'esprit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mental

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑlcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์‹ ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myslรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mysliaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€็ปด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ misleฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ huga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zehni

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mental

Etymology

The word 'minded' originates from the Old English term 'mynd', which referred to the process of remembering or the act of thinking. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of mental processes related to attitude and thought. In Middle English, the term 'minded' began to describe a person's inclination or predisposition toward a specific thought or feeling. This transition reflects changes in the way people understood their own cognitive processes. The suffix '-ed' in 'minded' is commonly used in English to form adjectives, indicating a state or quality of being, thus implying a person's mental state or disposition that affects their actions and judgments.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,320 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.