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broad-minded

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broad-mind·ed (brôdmndd)
adj.
Having or characterized by tolerant or liberal views.
broad-minded·ly adv.
broad-minded·ness n.
Synonyms: broad-minded, broad, liberal, open-minded, tolerant
These adjectives mean having or showing an inclination to respect views and beliefs that differ from one's own: a broad-minded judge; showed broad sympathies; a liberal cleric; open-minded impartiality; a tolerant attitude.
Antonym: narrow-minded
broad-minded
Adjective
1. tolerant of opposing viewpoints; liberal
2. not easily shocked
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.broad-mindedbroad-minded - incapable of being shocked; "he was warmhearted, sensible and unshockable"
unshockable
2.broad-minded - inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own; "a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed"
narrow-minded, narrow - lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view; "a brilliant but narrow-minded judge"; "narrow opinions"
Translations
broad-minded [ˈbrɔːdˈmaɪndɪd] adj → tolerante, liberal
broad-minded [ˈbrɔːdˈmaɪndɪd] broad adj → large d'esprit
broad-minded [ˈbrɔːdˈmaɪndɪd] adj → tolerant
broad-minded [ˈbrɔːdˈmaɪndɪd] adj → di mente aperta


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