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open-minded view

[/ˈoʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd vjuː/]
noun phrasepl: open-minded views
visão aberta de espírito
1. A perspective or opinion that is receptive to new ideas, willing to consider different viewpoints, and not prejudiced or rigid in thinking
Her open-minded view on education reform helped bridge the gap between traditionalists and progressives.
Sua visão aberta de espírito sobre a reforma educacional ajudou a preencher o fosso entre tradicionalistas e progressistas.
2. An approach to understanding or evaluating something that demonstrates tolerance and receptiveness to alternative perspectives
Taking an open-minded view of other cultures enriches our understanding of the world.
Adotar uma visão aberta de espírito sobre outras culturas enriquece nossa compreensão do mundo.
Synonyms
receptive attitudeliberal perspectiveunbiased outlooktolerant viewpointimpartial view
Antonyms
closed-minded viewprejudiced perspectivenarrow-minded outlookbiased viewpointrigid attitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão aberta de espírito
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mentalidade aberta
Alternative form commonly used in São Paulo region
Portugal
perspetiva de mente aberta
Portuguese European variant using 'perspetiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an open mind
think outside the box
see eye to eye
meet someone halfway
bridge the gap
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