BROAD-MINDEDNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("broad-mindedness" is a kind of...):

tolerance (willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others)

Antonym:

narrow-mindedness (an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior)

Derivation:

broad-minded (inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own)

broad-minded (incapable of being shocked)