minded

minded — adjective

1. used after an adjective or noun to say that someone has a particular type of cha

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used after an adjective or noun to say that someone has a particular type of character, attitude, or way of thinking about things. For example, someone who is open-minded is willing to consider new or different ideas, while a narrow-minded person refuses to accept views that differ from their own.

例句

Tamar's open-minded approach to new ideas made her a popular team leader.

compound adjective: open-minded / narrow-minded / strong-minded

The narrow-minded attitude of the old manager frustrated everyone in the office.

同義詞
  • open-minded

    specifically describes willingness to consider new ideas — a subset of sense 1 compounds

  • broad-minded

    suggests general tolerance of different views and lifestyles; less common than open-minded

  • narrow-minded

    the opposite end of the attitude spectrum — unwilling to accept different views

文法句型

[adjective/noun] + minded

用法筆記

This sense produces compound adjectives where -minded attaches to another word. The resulting compound always appears before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb (predicative), but -minded itself cannot stand alone — you must say 'open-minded', not 'minded'. The most frequent compounds in this sense are: open-minded, narrow-minded, strong-minded, like-minded, and simple-minded.

常見錯誤

❌She is minded about politics.
✅She is open-minded about politics.
💡The element -minded must join with another word; it cannot appear by itself as a free-standing adjective in this sense.
❌He is a minded person.
✅He is a strong-minded person.
💡Same rule: the adjective needs a preceding word to form a complete compound.

2. used after an adverb to describe someone whose mind is suited to a particular ty

2.形容詞B2
釋義

used after an adverb to describe someone whose mind is suited to a particular type of thinking or area of knowledge. For example, an academically-minded student enjoys studying and research, while a practically-minded person prefers hands-on problem-solving over theory.

例句

Many universities actively look for academically-minded students who enjoy independent research.

adverb + minded: academically-minded, scientifically-minded, mathematically-minded

Jessica's scientifically-minded approach helped the team solve the chemistry problem quickly.

同義詞
  • inclined

    broader meaning — can describe any tendency, not just intellectual; also has its own compound patterns

  • gifted

    stronger — implies natural talent rather than just interest or suitability

文法句型

[adverb] + minded

用法筆記

The preceding word in this sense is typically an adverb ending in -ly (academically, scientifically, mathematically, technically, practically, artistically). The compound describes intellectual inclination or natural ability rather than general character — distinguish this from sense 1 (character/attitude) and sense 3 (enthusiasm).

3. used after a noun to describe someone who is very interested in a particular sub

3.形容詞B2
釋義

used after a noun to describe someone who is very interested in a particular subject, activity, or area and wants to be involved in it. For example, a sport-minded person enjoys playing or following sports, and a fashion-minded person follows clothing trends closely.

例句

Eri is very sport-minded and spends every weekend playing basketball at the local court.

noun + minded: sport-minded, fashion-minded, business-minded

The fashion-minded crowd gathered outside the show, eager to see the latest collection.

同義詞
  • keen on

    a phrasal adjective that can replace sport-minded or fashion-minded in many contexts; more common in British English

  • enthusiastic about

    fuller phrase; less compact than the compound but usable in any register

文法句型

[noun] + minded

用法筆記

The preceding word in this sense is a noun referring to a domain of interest (sport, fashion, business, career, money, community). The compound describes active interest or enthusiasm, not intellectual ability — contrast with sense 2 (APTITUDE), where the preceding word is an adverb and the compound describes mental suitability. Some nouns (e.g., business) can combine with -minded in both sense 2 and sense 3 depending on context.

常見錯誤

❌She is minded about fashion.
✅She is fashion-minded.
💡Even when the meaning is 'interested in,' the -minded form must still attach to a preceding noun.

4. feeling that you want or intend to do a particular thing; inclined or disposed t

4.形容詞C1
釋義

feeling that you want or intend to do a particular thing; inclined or disposed toward a certain action. Someone who is minded to accept an offer is leaning toward saying yes but may not have made a final decision yet.

例句

The judge was minded to give the young offender a second chance instead of jail.

predicative: be minded to + infinitive — cannot be used before a noun

Mayumi said she was minded to accept the job offer after careful thought.

同義詞
  • inclined to

    very similar meaning and formality; interchangeable in most contexts

  • disposed to

    slightly more formal; often used in legal or official writing

  • of a mind to

    idiomatic phrase with the same meaning; slightly informal by comparison

反義詞
  • unwilling to

    expresses definite refusal rather than mere lack of inclination

文法句型

be minded to + infinitive

用法筆記

This is the only sense where minded can appear as a standalone adjective without attaching to a preceding word. It is used only in predicative position (after a linking verb such as be, seem, or appear) and must be followed by a to-infinitive. This sense is noticeably more formal and somewhat dated in modern English — it appears most often in legal, official, or literary contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers prefer inclined to, thinking of, or planning to.

常見錯誤

❌He is a minded person.
✅He is minded to accept the offer.
💡In this sense, minded requires a to-infinitive after it and cannot go before a noun.
❌She minded to go home.' (past tense)
✅She was minded to go home.
💡Minded in this sense is always an adjective (with be/seem/appear), never a verb.