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open-minded stance

[/ˈoʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd stæns/]
noun phrasepl: open-minded stances
postura de mente aberta
1. An attitude or position characterized by willingness to consider new ideas, perspectives, or evidence without prejudice
The committee adopted an open-minded stance toward innovative proposals.
O comitê adotou uma postura de mente aberta em relação às propostas inovadoras.
2. A receptive and non-judgmental approach to different viewpoints or beliefs
Her open-minded stance on cultural differences made her an excellent diplomat.
Sua postura de mente aberta sobre diferenças culturais a tornou uma excelente diplomata.
NYC Slang
keeping an open mind / being receptive
Synonyms
receptive attitudeliberal perspectiveunbiased approachtolerant mindsetreceptive stance
Antonyms
closed-minded stancerigid positionprejudiced attitudenarrow-minded viewdogmatic stance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
postura de mente aberta / atitude receptiva
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
postura aberta / mentalidade receptiva
Frequently used in business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
atitude de mente aberta / postura receptiva
Common in educational and social discourse
Portugal
atitude receptiva / mentalidade aberta
Used in formal contexts; 'mentalidade aberta' is more commonly employed

Related Idioms & Phrases

see eye to eye
meet halfway
give someone the benefit of the doubt
see both sides of the coin
approach with fresh eyes
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