Open mindedness is when even if you think you are right, you know that you can be wrong and are always willing to listen to and hear an opposing or contradictory view.
Open minded people have views but know that their views do not have to be held by everyone. Open minded people also know that their views can be wrong.
by madhvi February 17, 2004
An ability to not dismiss an idea with sneering contempt, simply because it does not fit within your preconceived notions.
by Jake in NYC April 24, 2006
Used primarily on dating and hook-up apps/sites it denotes that the profile owner is open to the use of illicit drugs, chemsex and/or PnP sessions by adding it into there profile header, introduction or any place where the user can enter text.
I work hard and I play even harder and I am very open minded. I’m looking for hung, toned or muscled guys and who are also open minded, for long play sessions.
by DefinitiveME March 17, 2019
a person who actually tries something before they decide whether they like it or not; they like or hate something because of actual exposure, not because others think it's cool
I am an open-minded punk. I don't hate on artists like Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan because so-called "true punks" think they shouldn't be listened to. I actually have heard their music, and while they may not sing about the government, they're still great artists.
by Karen Stickney August 31, 2006
by Nicki1234 April 03, 2008
Doesn't hesitate to say something you want to say, even if the consequences are bad, and no matter what people say about it.
by John Chakan November 13, 2016
As I listened to the drug addict's life story, my open mind allowed me to understand their situation.
by Lovechild87 March 04, 2018