mind´ed|ness
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mind´less|ness — mind|less «MYND lihs», adjective. 1. without mind or intelligence: »the shrieking of the mindless wind (John Greenleaf Whittier). 2. not taking thought; forgetful; careless: »Cursed Athens, mindless of thy worth, Forgetting thy great deeds… … Useful english dictionary
mind|ful|ness — «MYND fuhl nehs», noun. 1. carefulness; attention to circumstances or surroundings: »For visitors to the small, crowded glass blowing studio, mindfulness was a necessity. 2. a state of quiet mental awareness, taking into account present reality… … Useful english dictionary
closed´-mind´ed|ness — closed mind|ed «KLOHZD MYN dihd», adjective. having or showing a mind closed to new arguments or ideas; not open minded. –closed´ mind´ed|ly, adverb. –closed´ mind´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
e´vil-mind´ed|ness — e|vil mind|ed «EE vuhl MYN dihd», adjective. 1. having an evil mind; wicked; malicious. 2. = salacious. (Cf. ↑salacious) –e´vil mind´ed|ly, adverb. –e´vil mind´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
fee´ble|mind´ed|ness — fee|ble mind|ed «FEE buhl MYN dihd», adjective. 1. weak in mind; lacking normal intelligence. 2. indecisive: »Comfort the feeble minded (1 Thessalonians 5:14). –fee´ble mind´ed|ly, adverb. –fee´ble|mind´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
low´-mind´ed|ness — low mind|ed «LOH MYN dihd», adjective. having or showing a coarse or low mind; mean; vulgar. –low´ mind´ed|ly, adverb. –low´ mind´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
o´pen-mind´ed|ness — o|pen mind|ed «OH puhn MYN dihd», adjective. having or showing a mind open to new arguments or ideas: »The claim of scientific inquiry to be impartial and open minded is erroneously associated with a definition of “open mindedness” as a freedom… … Useful english dictionary
sin´gle-mind´ed|ness — sin|gle mind|ed «SIHNG guhl MYN dihd», adjective. 1. having only one purpose in mind. 2. Figurative. sincere; straightforward; single hearted: »An unpretending, single minded, artless girl infinitely to be preferred by any man of sense and taste… … Useful english dictionary
strong´-mind´ed|ness — strong mind|ed «STRNG MYN dihd, STRONG », adjective. 1. a) having a strong mind; mentally vigorous. b) determined to the point of being stubborn. 2. having or affecting masculine mentality or rights: »a strong minded woman. –strong´ mind´ed|ly,… … Useful english dictionary
world´ly-mind´ed|ness — world|ly mind|ed «WURLD lee MYN dihd», adjective. having or showing a worldly mind; caring much for the interests and pleasures of this world. –world´ly mind´ed|ly, adverb. –world´ly mind´ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
