What does minded mean?
Minded means (in combination, usually hyphenated) Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination..
Minded
/ˈmaɪndɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
(in combination, usually hyphenated) Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination..
Definitions by Sense
- (in combination, usually hyphenated) Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.
- Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
- simple past and past participle of mind
Example Sentences
a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.
literary-minded/literature-minded/two-minded
Downtown merchants can’t condone sending the spend-minded to Lancaster Mall, where they can park without fear in mega-macadam lots.
I am minded to refuse the request.
Order another drink if you are so minded
He seems minded to go ahead with the plan.
But Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander instead said she was "minded to approve" the plans, and extended a decision deadline to the end of October.
Word Forms
- more minded
- most minded
Synonyms for minded
Related Words
When Should You Use Minded?
Use minded when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for minded?
Common synonyms include tending, disposed, oriented, orientated.
What is the opposite of minded?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use minded in a sentence?
a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.
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