large-mindedness

A leader shows large-mindedness by listening to different opinions.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Broad-mindedness: "large-mindedness" refers to the quality of being tolerant, liberal, and free from prejudice, especially in matters of opinion, belief, or culture.

Usage Examples

• (She was tolerant and open to diverse traditions.)
• (Her broad perspective led to fair treatment of all groups.)

Advanced Usage

• "with large-mindedness": used as an adverbial phrase to describe acting in a tolerant manner.
  • He approached the debate with large-mindedness, listening carefully to opposing views. (He showed openness and lack of bias.)

Variants and Related Words

• Large-minded (adj): having or showing tolerance and broad views.
  • A large-minded person does not judge others harshly. (Someone who is open and accepting.)
• Mindedness (n): the state or quality of having a particular kind of mind or attitude (used in compounds like "open-mindedness").

Synonyms

• Tolerance: willingness to allow or accept opinions or behaviors one dislikes.
• Liberality: openness to new ideas, especially in social or political matters.
• Open-mindedness: willingness to consider new or different ideas.

Related Idioms

• Broad shoulders: ability to accept criticism or difficult situations (not a direct synonym, but related in concept of capacity to handle difference).
  • She has broad shoulders when it comes to others' opinions. (She can tolerate varied views without offense.)

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "large-mindedness" as it is a noun; related verbs include "to open one's mind to" or "to be broad-minded about."