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Definition of minded

minded

/ˈmaɪn.dɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a specified kind of mind, outlook, disposition, or interest (almost always used in combination).

Example

"The community center welcomes civic-minded volunteers who want to improve local parks."

2

Inclined or disposed to do something (used predicatively with an infinitive).

Example

"He could easily finish the manuscript this month if he were so minded."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When used as a standalone adjective meaning 'inclined' or 'disposed', 'minded' is strictly predicate and followed by a to-infinitive (e.g., 'she was minded to accept'). More commonly, it appears in hyphenated compounds describing a person's outlook or priorities (e.g., 'open-minded', 'career-minded').

• Nearby Words

mindblowingly
mindboggling
mindbogglingly
minded
mindedness
minder
mindfuck

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minded
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