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high-mindedness

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /ˌhaɪˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ UK /ˌhaɪˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
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Meanings

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the quality of having noble... nobilityidealismmagnanimityintegrity
Opposites
basenesspettinessmean-spiritedness
Word family
Related forms high-mindednoble-mindednesshonordignity

Etymology

From high-minded + -ness. In high-minded, high carries its figurative sense "noble or elevated," while minded describes a person's disposition; the noun names the resulting quality of elevated principles or aims.

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