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adjective mind·ed \ˈmīn-dəd\

: having a particular kind of mind

: interested in or concerned about a particular subject

: having a desire or intention to do something

Full Definition 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>

— mind·ed·ness \-dəd-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of MINDED

15th century

Related to MINDED

Synonyms: amenable, disposed, fain, game, glad, inclined, willing, ready

Antonyms: disinclined, unamenable, unwilling

Rhymes with MINDED

rinded

MINDED Defined for Kids

minded

adjective mind·ed \ˈmīn-dəd\

Definition of MINDED for Kids

: having a particular kind of mind <open-minded>

: greatly interested or concerned about something <safety-minded>

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