minded

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce minded (audio)
1
2
: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing
usually used in combination
narrow-minded
health-minded
mindedness noun

Examples of minded in a Sentence

in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of minded was in the 15th century

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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minded. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

minded

adjective
mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce minded (audio)
1
: having a specified kind of mind
narrow-minded
2
: greatly interested in something specified
bargain-minded customers

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