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minded

American  
[mahyn-did] / ˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

  1. having a certain kind of mind (usually used in combination).

    strong-minded.

  2. inclined or disposed.


minded British  
/ ˈmaɪndɪd /

adjective

  1. having a mind, inclination, intention, etc, as specified

    politically minded

  2. ( in combination )

    money-minded

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Other Word Forms

  • half-minded adjective
  • self-minded adjective

Etymology

Origin of minded

First recorded in 1495–1505; mind + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Studio pundit, former Hearts player Michael Stewart, is similarly minded to Stevenson.

From BBC

Spirits, even those who had been conservative in life, were often liberally minded after death.

From Literature

Kenny MacAskill does not seem minded to yield the leadership unless the group comes up with a credible plan which can fulfil the party's fiscal obligations.

From BBC

I fell in with a nerdy set—a small group of academically minded boys who carried their books in briefcases.

From The Wall Street Journal

If they were only minded to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal