adj
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minded
MYN-dihd
Minded (adj) means having a particular way of thinking or a particular attitude (used after a describing word, as in "open-minded"). Example: “Her artistically minded sister preferred painting to maths.”
adj
1
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."
"It is a street of environmentally minded neighbours who share tools and compost."
"She's a very practically minded engineer."
2
Inclined or disposed to do something.
"If you are so minded, you are welcome to join us for dinner."
"She was minded to leave early, but the music made her stay."
"He wasn't minded to agree to the new terms."
How to use minded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes what kind of mindset or attitude someone has, usually combined with another word, like "open-minded" or "business-minded".
Common pairings
open-minded
like-minded
strongly minded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more minded
- Superlative
- most minded
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Etymology
From mind plus the ending "-ed", forming an adjective describing someone's mental disposition.
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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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