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minded

min·ded

UK/ˈmaɪndɪd/ US/ˈmaɪndɪd/ fairly common

adjective

1.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

  • “civic-minded”
  • “career-minded”
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2.

(used in combination) being of a specified kind of inclination or disposition

  • “serious-minded”
  • “fair-minded”
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3.

(usually followed by `to'') naturally disposed toward

  • “he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”
  • “I am not minded to answer any questions”
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Origin

From mind + -ed.

Phrases

  • absent-minded professor
  • clothes minded
  • narrow minded

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