minded — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.

   Usage

   • In compounds

   Examples

   a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.

   literary-minded/literature-minded/two-minded

   More examples (1)

   Downtown merchants can’t condone sending the spend-minded to Lancaster Mall, where they can park without fear in mega-macadam lots.

2. Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.

   Examples

   I am minded to refuse the request.

   Order another drink if you are so minded

   More examples (2)

   He seems minded to go ahead with the plan.

   But Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander instead said she was "minded to approve" the plans, and extended a decision deadline to the end of October.

Adjective

1. (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

   Examples

   civic-minded

   career-minded

2. (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward

   Synonyms

   aptdisposedgiventending

   Examples

   he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant

   I am not minded to answer any questions