like-mindedness
Noun: - The state of having similar opinions, interests, or goals: "like-mindedness" refers to the quality or condition of being of the same mind or sharing compatible attitudes, values, or purposes with another person or group.
- (The team's shared goals and ideas were essential for the project's success.)
- (They agreed on political issues and worked together easily.)
- (The volunteers' similar values created a cooperative atmosphere.)
"a like-mindedness of purpose": a shared direction or aim.
- The coalition was formed from a like-mindedness of purpose regarding environmental protection. (The group united because they all wanted to protect the environment.)
"spontaneous like-mindedness": an unplanned agreement or compatibility.
- During the discussion, a spontaneous like-mindedness emerged among the participants. (They unexpectedly found they agreed on many points.)
- Like-minded (adj): having similar opinions or tastes.
- She found a like-minded friend at the book club. (A friend with similar reading interests.)
- Mindset (n): a person's established set of attitudes.
- Their shared mindset contributed to their like-mindedness. (Their similar attitudes led to their agreement.)
- Agreement: the state of sharing the same opinion.
- Harmony: a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; in this context, mutual agreement.
- Consensus: general agreement among a group.
- Compatibility: the ability to exist or work together without conflict.
To be on the same page: to share the same understanding or opinion.
- After the meeting, everyone was on the same page about the plan. (They had like-mindedness about the plan.)
To see eye to eye: to agree fully with someone.
- The two scientists see eye to eye on the importance of climate research. (They have like-mindedness on this issue.)
"Like-mindedness" is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe groups, collaborations, or relationships where shared values or goals are important. It is less common in everyday casual conversation, where phrases like "being on the same wavelength" might be used instead.