openness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being open.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nakedness receptiveness receptivity approachability open-mindedness open opened opening exposure acceptance diversity availability flexibility inclusion publicity
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Antonyms

closeness nebula satanism penumbra private property hocus-pocus
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Hypernyms

sociability spacing willingness sociableness spatial arrangement

Hyponyms

patency

Phrases with the word

general openness information openness openness to change

Examples

he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform Source: Internet

this receptiveness is the key feature in oestral behavior, enabling natural mating to occur Source: Internet

their receptivity to the proposal Source: Internet

the openness of the prairies Source: Internet

According to Merleau-Ponty, perception has an active dimension, in that it is a primordial openness to the lifeworld (to the "Lebenswelt"). Source: Internet

According to Mikal Gilmore of Rolling Stone, "Harrison's openness to new sounds and textures cleared new paths for his rock and roll compositions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

openmindedness openmouthed openmouthedly openness to change Openshaw openside