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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.

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minded·ness n.

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minded

Adjective

having a mind or inclination as specified: commercially minded

Thesaurus

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"