broad-minded

broad–mind·ed

adj \ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd, -ˌmīn-\

Definition of BROAD-MINDED

1

: tolerant of varied views

2

: inclined to condone minor departures from conventional behavior

— broad–mind·ed·ly adverb

— broad–mind·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of BROAD-MINDED

1850

Related to BROAD-MINDED

Synonyms: broad-minded, nonconventional, nonorthodox, nontraditional, open-minded, progressive, radical, unconventional, unorthodox

Antonyms: conservative, conventional, hidebound, nonprogressive, old-fashioned, orthodox, stodgy, traditional

Related Words: advanced, contemporary, modern; forbearing, indulgent, large-minded, lenient, permissive, tolerant; extreme; impartial, objective, unbiased

Near Antonyms: hard, rigid, strict; doctrinal, dogmatic (also dogmatical); bigoted, blinkered, intolerant, narrow-minded; reactionary, unreconstructed

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