tending vs minded

tending is a noun but minded is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tending	Yes	Yes	No	No
minded	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, tending and minded are synonyms defined as:

tending and minded: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

Other synonyms of tending include apt, disposed, given.

tending (noun)	minded (noun)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

tending (adjective)	minded (adjective)
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward	(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
	(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward