minded
adjective
mind·ed ˈmīn-dəd 
1
: inclined, disposed
2
: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing —usually used in combination
narrow-mindedhealth-minded
mindedness
ˈmīn-dəd-nəs
noun 
Synonyms
- amenable
- disposed
- fain
- game
- glad
- inclined
- ready
- willing
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Example Sentences
in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Fair-minded critics of Hayek, of which Mr. Soll is not one, might reasonably point out that the great Austrian economist’s strictures on central planning, for all their brilliance, leave no room for any overarching metaphysics or morality. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The serious-minded Nikkei newspaper topped its online edition with two stories on the Queen’s death. Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Best known for producing mega hits such as Die Hard and The Matrix, the Legoretta property is just one of many architecturally important homes owned by the design-minded producer. David Kaufman, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Apple was already manufacturing into a budget-minded offering. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 The couple’s civic-minded spirit has caught the eye of more than just plant fans and community groups. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Despite all the bad news in the world, Ehrenreich cautioned young progressive-minded journalists and activists to avoid becoming too pessimistic. Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 While some of the text is a high-minded defense of inalienable rights, much of it is a recitation of historic grievances. Anthony Lydgate, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Fair-minded critics of Hayek, of which Mr. Soll is not one, might reasonably point out that the great Austrian economist’s strictures on central planning, for all their brilliance, leave no room for any overarching metaphysics or morality. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The serious-minded Nikkei newspaper topped its online edition with two stories on the Queen’s death. Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Best known for producing mega hits such as Die Hard and The Matrix, the Legoretta property is just one of many architecturally important homes owned by the design-minded producer. David Kaufman, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Apple was already manufacturing into a budget-minded offering. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 The couple’s civic-minded spirit has caught the eye of more than just plant fans and community groups. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Despite all the bad news in the world, Ehrenreich cautioned young progressive-minded journalists and activists to avoid becoming too pessimistic. Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 While some of the text is a high-minded defense of inalienable rights, much of it is a recitation of historic grievances. Anthony Lydgate, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing minded
Kids Definition
minded
adjective
mind·ed ˈmīn-dəd
1
: having a particular kind of mind
open-minded
2
: greatly interested or concerned about something
safety-minded
minded 1 of 2
adjective
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- willing
- inclined
- ready
- glad
- prepared
- obliging
- disposed
- amenable
- game
- excited
- cooperative
- fain
- eager
- receptive
- enthusiastic
- obedient
- accommodating
- prone
- responsive
- compliant
- agreeable
- predisposed
- submissive
- desirous
- favorable
- enthused
- swift
- prompt
- quick
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unwilling
- reluctant
- disinclined
- averse
- reticent
- loath
- loth
- unamenable
- loathe
minded
2 of 2verb
1
as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind Synonyms & Similar Words
- listened
- heard
- hearkened
- heeded
- attended
- harked
- harkened
- harkened
- pricked up one's ears
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- disregarded
- tuned out
- discounted
2
as in remembered
chiefly dialect to bring back to mind I seem to mind such a tale from way back Synonyms & Similar Words
- remembered
- recalled
- reminded
- recollected
- educed
- reproduced
- reminisced (about)
- evoked
- elicited
- flashed back (to)
- hearkened back (to)
- represented
- thought (of)
- harked back (to)
- extracted
- harkened back (to)
- harkened back (to)
- recaptured
- recurred
- raised
- relived
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- forgot
- neglected
- disregarded
- overlooked
- unlearned
- missed
- lost
- disremembered
- misremembered
- blanked (out)
3
as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of tell the children to mind the babysitter Synonyms & Similar Words
- obeyed
- followed
- observed
- kept to
- abided by
- regarded
- heard
- goose-stepped (to)
- watched
- noticed
- attended
- conformed (to)
- fell in with
- heeded
- complied (with)
- noted
- adhered (to)
- marked
- took
- yielded (to)
- agreed (to)
- submitted (to)
- surrendered (to)
- deferred (to)
- assented (to)
- acceded (to)
- acquiesced (to)
- listened (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- challenged
- dared
- defied
- refused
- led
- directed
- disobeyed
- ignored
- renounced
- dismissed
- disregarded
- repudiated
- rebelled (against)
- overlooked
- opposed
- scorned
- tuned out
- disobliged
- mocked
- brushed (off)
- broke
- violated
- derided
- winked (at)
- passed over
- overpassed
- poohed
- breached
- resisted
- transgressed
- flouted
- fought
- contested
- scoffed (at)
- infringed
- disputed
- bucked
- pooh-poohed
- withstood
- combatted
- combated
- revolted (against)
- mutinied (against)
- shrugged off
4
as in noticed
to be cautious of or on guard against mind the slippery steps Synonyms & Similar Words
- noticed
- wared
- watched
- saw
- attended
- noted
- perceived
- observed
- heeded
- discerned
- was on the lookout for
- watched out (for)
- marked
- guarded (against)
- kept one's eyes peeled for
- looked out (for)
- beheld
- kept one's eyes open for
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- missed
- overlooked
- disregarded
- discounted
5
as in cared
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining Synonyms & Similar Words
- cared
- watched
- regarded
- noticed
- heeded
- attended
- looked out (for)
- noted
- observed
- sympathized (with)
- empathized (with)
- felt (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- overlooked
- disregarded
6
as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another the salesperson will mind the store while the manager goes out to lunch Synonyms & Similar Words
- watched
- supervised
- tended
- attended
- managed
- guarded
- oversaw
- controlled
- saw to
- operated
- saw after
- guided
- protected
- looked after
- governed
- superintended
- regulated
- run
- directed
- conducted
- shielded
- ran
- administrated
- patrolled
- cared (for)
- safeguarded
- shepherded
- took care of
- chaperoned
- babied
- stewarded
- babysat
- mothered
- presided (over)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- neglected
- disregarded
- abandoned
- forgot
- passed over
7
as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by mind the instructions that appear at the top of the first page of the exam Synonyms & Similar Words
- noted
- followed
- regarded
- respected
- considered
- observed
- obeyed
- heeded
- watched
- pondered
- kept
- contemplated
- heard
- listened (to)
- mulled
- noticed
- saw
- weighed
- marked
- conformed (to)
- attended (to)
- complied (with)
- hearkened (to)
- harkened (to)
- harked (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- disregarded
- dismissed
- scorned
- neglected
- tuned out
- discounted
- brushed (aside or off)
- poohed
- defied
- passed over
- flouted
- glossed (over)
- pooh-poohed
- slighted
- snubbed
- glozed (over)
- shrugged off