HyperDic: broad-minded

English > 2 senses of the word broad-minded:
ADJECTIVEallbroad-minded, unshockableincapable of being shocked
allbroad-mindedinclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
English > broad-minded: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningIncapable of being shocked.
Synonymunshockable
Oppositeshockable, narrow-mindedcapable of being shocked
Nounsbroad-mindednessan inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior
English > broad-minded: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningInclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own.
Example"a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed "
Narrowerbroad, large-minded, liberal, tolerantshowing or characterized by broad-mindedness
catholicFree from provincial prejudices or attachments
free-thinking, latitudinarian, undogmatic, undogmaticalUnwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion)
open-mindedReady to entertain new ideas
Oppositenarrow-minded, narrowlacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
Nounsbroad-mindednessan inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior
Adverbsbroad-mindedlyin a broad-minded manner

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