Minded

//ˈmaɪndɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of mind form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination. in-compounds
"a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope."
2
Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
"I am minded to refuse the request."

Adjective

1
(usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward wordnet
2
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified wordnet

Synonyms

disposed acquiescent actuated agreeable alacritous amenable

Example

"I've never minded her behaving badly."

Etymology

Etymology tree English mind English -ed English minded From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).

Related phrases

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