minded

7 synonyms and 1 antonym for minded, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded").

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

willing given

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

inclined disposed tending apt

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

predisposed

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded").

“Her artistically minded sister preferred painting to maths.”

inclined disposed predisposed willing tending given apt

2. adj

Inclined or disposed to do something.

“If you are so minded, you are welcome to join us for dinner.”

Opposites

disinclined

How to use minded

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

open-minded like-minded strongly minded

Etymology

From mind plus the ending "-ed", forming an adjective describing someone's mental disposition.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “minded” mean?

The word “minded” means having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded"). In plain terms, describes what kind of mindset or attitude someone has, usually combined with another word, like "open-minded" or "business-minded".

How do you pronounce “minded”?

“Minded” is pronounced MYN-dihd (/ˈmaɪndɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “minded” in a sentence?

Here is “minded” used in a sentence: “She's a very practically minded engineer.”

What part of speech is “minded”?

“Minded” is an adjective.

Is “minded” a common word?

“Minded” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “minded” have?

“Minded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded").

How is "minded" used in words like "open-minded"?

When it follows a describing word, "minded" signals a particular way of thinking or attitude, as in open-minded, narrow-minded, or like-minded. The first word tells you the kind of mindset the person has.

Should "minded" be hyphenated in compounds?

Yes, "minded" is normally joined with a hyphen to the preceding describing word, as in strong-minded or absent-minded. The hyphen links the two parts into a single adjective.

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