minded

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adjective

mind·ed ˈmīn-dəd

Synonyms of minded

: inclined, disposed

: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing

—usually used in combination

narrow-minded

health-minded

mindedness

ˈmīn-dəd-nəs

noun

minded

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past tense and past participle of mind entry 2

mindedness

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noun

mind·ed·ness ˈmīn-dəd-nəs

plural -es

: the quality or state of being minded

—usually used in combination

those who pride themselves on their tough-mindedness—A. G. N. Flew

this word-mindedness … distinguishes writers from scholars—Malcolm Cowley

the self-mindedness of children

Examples of minded in a Sentence

Adjective in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog

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Adjective

In keeping with its innovative and eco-minded bent, Ecoalf developed construction-ready textiles to cover about 60 percent of the boutique, including 16-foot-tall arches. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 For wellness-minded readers, veterans and the parents of young athletes, how testosterone works has become more than a locker-room topic. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 So, what does the various-minded leader do when the map runs out? — Jeff Degraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 Leo Fincham and Rowan Miles (who splits time between this band and her more post-hyperpop-minded duo the Femcels) keep the momentum up on the charming Stick Around for Tea. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minded

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of minded was in the 15th century

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minded

adjective

mind·ed ˈmīn-dəd

: having a specified kind of mind

narrow-minded

: greatly interested in something specified

bargain-minded customers

minded

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