broadminded
Definition
- Adjective:
- Tolerant and liberal: "broadminded" describes a person who is willing to accept and respect different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from their own.
- Open to new ideas: It also implies a lack of prejudice or narrowness in thinking, allowing for a wide range of perspectives.
Usage Examples
- (She accepts and respects diverse customs.)
- (An open-minded educator fosters critical thinking.)
- (He is intolerant of opposing political views.)
Advanced Usage
"to be broadminded about something": to show tolerance or acceptance toward a specific issue.
- They are broadminded about alternative lifestyles. (They accept non-traditional ways of living.)
"broadminded approach": a method of thinking that considers multiple viewpoints.
- The committee took a broadminded approach to the new policy. (They considered various opinions before deciding.)
Variants and Related Words
Broadmindedness (noun): the quality of being tolerant and open-minded.
- Her broadmindedness made her popular among diverse groups. (Her tolerance earned her respect.)
Narrow-minded (adj, opposite): having a limited or intolerant outlook.
- He is narrow-minded about foreign customs. (He rejects unfamiliar practices.)
Synonyms
- Open-minded: willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
- Tolerant: showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors one dislikes.
- Liberal: open to new behavior or opinions; not bound by traditional ideas.
Related Idioms
"Live and let live": a phrase expressing tolerance for others' choices.
- He believes in live and let live, so he is very broadminded. (He accepts others' differences.)
"Think outside the box": to think creatively or unconventionally (related to being open-minded).
- A broadminded person often thinks outside the box. (They consider innovative ideas.)
Antonyms
- Narrow-minded: intolerant or prejudiced.
- Bigoted: obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief or opinion.