minded

adjective

mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce minded (audio)
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1
: inclined, disposed
2
: having a mind especially of a specified kind or concerned with a specified thing
—usually used in combination
narrow-minded
health-minded
mindedness
ˈmīn-dəd-nəs How to pronounce minded (audio)
noun

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in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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Asked about Apple’s AI offerings, including the upcoming Siri AI, Cook said the company saw an opportunity in running more AI directly on users’ devices, an approach that Apple believes can appeal to privacy-minded users. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Marco Palestra arrives after impressing as an attack-minded wing-back for Atalanta, while Geovany Quenda’s arrival allows another natural fit for a 3-4-2-1 formation. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Deal Another budget-minded Chromebook at a tasty price drop, the IdeaPad Slim 3i is lightweight and features epic battery life, clocking in at over 15 hours. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 For the military-minded, this is tantamount to not being able to control the skies. — Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for minded

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of minded was in the 15th century

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minded

adjective
mind·​ed ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce minded (audio)
1
: having a specified kind of mind
narrow-minded
2
: greatly interested in something specified
bargain-minded customers

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