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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Remember to be open-minded, honest and uncritical regarding one another’s stances.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Then Allison got a little older, wiser, and more open-minded about other life paths—ones that don’t involve children.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
This inspires a desire for adventure and open-minded connections, where conversations can flow easily and optimistically.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
October 2024 Page of Swords: With the new moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 lighting up your third house of communication, the Page of Swords encourages you to stay curious and open-minded this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Then Allison got a little older, wiser, and more open-minded about other life paths—ones that don’t involve children.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
This inspires a desire for adventure and open-minded connections, where conversations can flow easily and optimistically.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
October 2024 Page of Swords: With the new moon solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 lighting up your third house of communication, the Page of Swords encourages you to stay curious and open-minded this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Open-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-minded. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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