Minded
/ˈmaɪndɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a specified character or disposition; inclined to something.
/ˈmaɪndɪd/
Having a specified kind of mind or disposition; inclined or disposed to something.
They are a group of like-minded individuals.
💡 Simply: It's like having a specific way of thinking or feeling about something. If you are 'open-minded,' you are willing to consider new ideas. If you are 'like-minded,' you share similar ideas with others.
👶 For kids: It means that you have a certain type of thought. For example, if you're 'open-minded', you like to try new things and listen to new ideas.
More Examples
The project attracted ecologically minded people.
He is politically minded.
How It's Used
"The book is aimed at readers of a like-minded disposition."
"The company seeks to partner with like-minded organizations."
Having or showing a particular interest or concern.
/ˈmaɪndɪd/
Interested in or concerned with a particular thing or subject.
She's always been academically minded.
💡 Simply: This means you care about something and pay attention to it. If you are 'environmentally minded', you care a lot about the environment and want to protect it. If you are 'charitably minded', you are inclined to give to those in need.
👶 For kids: It means you care a lot about something. If you are 'eco-minded', you like nature and want to help the planet.
More Examples
The company is consumer-minded.
He is business-minded.
How It's Used
"They are environmentally minded."
"The organization is socially minded."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
like-minded
Having similar views or interests.
"They formed a club for like-minded people."
broad-minded
Willing to accept or tolerate different views or behavior.
"A broad-minded approach to education is beneficial."
absent-minded
Forgetful or inattentive because of being preoccupied with other things.
"He was so absent-minded that he forgot his keys."
From Middle English *minded*, past participle of *minden* 'to remember, think of', from Old English *myndian* 'to remind', from *mynd* 'mind'.
Used since the 15th century, with evolving senses related to disposition and interest.
Memory tip
Think of someone with a particular 'mind-set' – e.g., 'open-minded'.
Word Origin
"myndian (to remind)"