large-minded
Open to difference
Large-minded describes someone open to different ideas, tolerant of others' views, and generous in judgment.
The opposite of petty or narrow-minded.
A large-minded boss considers employees' circumstances rather than rigidly enforcing rules.
She took a large-minded view of his past mistakes.
The term is somewhat formal and less common than broad-minded or open-minded.
Accepting of diverse views
- acceptingWilling to receive
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- inclusiveCovering all members
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
impartial · tolerant · liberal · nonjudgmental · magnanimous · understanding · receptive · cosmopolitan
Noble and forgiving
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- charitableGiving to those needing
- forgivingInclined to pardon offenses
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
noble · altruistic · selfless · compassionate · merciful · kindhearted · indulgent · lenient
Covering a large area
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
scholarly · erudite · learned · perspicacious · insightful · sagacious · profound · wide-ranging
broadminded
Accepting of diverse views
- acceptingWilling to receive
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- inclusiveCovering all members
unbiased · impartial · tolerant · liberal · nonjudgmental · magnanimous · understanding · receptive · cosmopolitan · worldly
magnanimous
Noble and forgiving
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- charitableGiving to those needing
- forgivingInclined to pardon offenses
gracious · noble · altruistic · selfless · compassionate · merciful · kindhearted · indulgent · lenient · unselfish
expansive
Covering a large area
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
contemplative · scholarly · erudite · learned · perspicacious · insightful · sagacious · profound · wide-ranging · comprehensive
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Lacking breadth of thought
narrow-minded · petty · narrow · parochial · close-minded
large-mindedbigoted
Stubbornly intolerant of others
prejudiced · intolerant · closed-minded · narrow-minded · small-minded
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