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minded

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mind·ed  (mndd)
adj.
1. Disposed; inclined: I am not minded to answer any of your questions.
2. Having a specified kind of mind. Often used in combination: fair-minded; evil-minded.
3. Directed or oriented toward something specified. Often used in combination: civic-minded; career-minded.
minded·ness n.
minded
Adjective
having a mind or inclination as specified: commercially minded
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Adj.1.minded - (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified; "civic-minded"; "career-minded"
combining form - a bound form used only in compounds; "`hemato-' is a combining form in words like `hematology'"
orientated, oriented - adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout"
2.minded - (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
apt, tending, disposed, given
inclined - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody"
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