open-minded

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Thân thiện

An open-minded student listens carefully to a classmate's different opinion.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced: Describes a person who is receptive to different opinions, perspectives, or information, without being bound by rigid preconceptions.
   • Characterized by openness and tolerance: Describes an attitude or approach that is liberal, broad-minded, and impartial.

Usage

• Used to describe a person's character, attitude, or approach to situations, discussions, and learning.
• Often used in contexts involving discussion, debate, problem-solving, and personal growth.
• Can describe an environment or culture that encourages the free exchange of ideas.

Examples

• Describing a person:
  • She is very open-minded and always listens to different viewpoints before making a decision.
  • Being open-minded is essential for a good teacher.
• Describing an attitude or approach:
  • We need an open-minded discussion about the future of our community.
  • His open-minded curiosity led him to explore many different cultures.

Advanced Usage

• "to be open-minded about something": To be receptive to new ideas concerning a specific topic.
  • You should try to be more open-minded about alternative medicine.
• "open-mindedness" (noun): The quality or state of being open-minded.
  • Intellectual growth requires open-mindedness.

Variants and Related Words

• Broad-minded (adj): Similar to open-minded, tolerant of differing views.
• Receptive (adj): Willing to receive or accept new ideas or suggestions.
• Unbiased (adj): Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
• Liberal (adj): Willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own.

Synonyms

• Tolerant
• Unprejudiced
• Free-thinking
• Enlightened

Antonyms

• Close-minded
• Narrow-minded
• Prejudiced
• Dogmatic

Idioms and Phrases

• Keep an open mind: To avoid forming an opinion prematurely; to be willing to listen to other ideas.
  • I don't agree with his plan, but I'm trying to keep an open mind.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. ready to entertain new ideas
   • an open-minded curiosity
   • open-minded impartiality