# minded

Pronunciation: US say "MYN-did" /ˈmaɪndɪd/; UK

## Adjective

1. Having or showing a mind of a particular kind, nature, or inclination, as specified by the word it attaches to.
   - Simple: Having a mind or attitude of a certain kind.
   - _Civic-minded residents organized a cleanup of the riverbank._
   - _He's too money-minded to take a job he actually enjoys._
3. Inclined or disposed to do a particular thing; having a preference or readiness to carry out an act.
   - Simple: Wanting or feeling ready to do something.
   - _The committee seemed minded to approve the proposal after a brief discussion._
   - _He's minded to sell the house and move closer to his family._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of mind. — simple past and past participle of mind
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of mind. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The old shepherd minded the flock through every harsh winter._
   - _Nobody seemed to have minded the sudden change in schedule._

## Origin

Formed from "mind" plus the suffix "-ed", comparable to Old English -mōd ("minded") and ġehyġd ("minded; disposed").

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