broad-minded
Definition
- Adjective:
- Inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own: Tolerant and open to different opinions, lifestyles, or ideas.
- Incapable of being shocked: Not easily offended or surprised by unconventional behavior or opinions; unshockable.
Usage
- The primary use of "broad-minded" is to describe a person's character or attitude. It is the opposite of "narrow-minded" or "prejudiced."
- It is often used in discussions about social attitudes, morality, politics, and culture.
- It can describe a general disposition or a specific reaction to a particular situation.
Examples
Describing tolerance:
- She is very broad-minded and enjoys discussing different political philosophies.
- A broad-minded approach to education values diverse perspectives.
Describing an unshockable nature:
- His broad-minded attitude meant he was never scandalized by the avant-garde art.
- You can tell her anything; she's the most broad-minded person I know.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "more broad-minded," "most broad-minded." (Note: "broader-minded" is less common but possible.)
- Often used in contrast: "He is broad-minded, unlike his more conservative father."
- Can be applied to institutions or policies: "The university promotes a broad-minded curriculum."
Variants and Related Words
Broad-mindedness (noun): The quality of being broad-minded.
- Her broad-mindedness made her an excellent mediator.
Open-minded (adj.): Very similar in meaning, often used interchangeably. "Open-minded" may slightly emphasize a willingness to consider new ideas, while "broad-minded" may emphasize tolerance of diverse existing ones.
- Tolerant (adj.): Willing to accept behavior or beliefs different from one's own.
- Liberal (adj.): (In a social context) Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
Synonyms
- Tolerant
- Open-minded
- Unprejudiced
- Catholic (in tastes or views)
- Unshockable
Antonyms
- Narrow-minded
- Prejudiced
- Bigoted
- Intolerant
- Prudish (specifically for the "easily shocked" meaning)
Idioms and Phrases
- While there is no common idiom using the exact phrase "broad-minded," the concept is central to idioms like:
- Live and let live: A philosophy advocating tolerance.
- His broad-minded attitude is best summed up by the phrase "live and let live."
Adjective
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inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
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a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed
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incapable of being shocked
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he was warmhearted, sensible and unshockable
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