openness
/ˈoʊpʌnnʌs/noun3 syllables
Openness means: willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas).
Synonyms for openness5
noun, as in willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)
noun, as in characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive
also used for openness
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Opposites of openness
What does openness mean?3
noun
willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)“he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform”
characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive
without obstructions to passage or view“the openness of the prairies”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Openness in a sentence
- His openness is a very positive quality, although not without its drawbacks.LittleBoy
- Open source is a philosophy that encourages openness, sharing, and modification.sam_m
- My goal is to maintain trust and openness between us.Nuel
- Too much pride may hinder the soul's openness, but healthy pride is the foundation of self-esteem.samir_t
- Lack of openness is a problem.eirik174
- The lack of openness is problematic.LeeSooHa
- Our relationship thrives on openness and trust.Nuel
- Sami preyed on Layla's openness and vulnerability.OsoHombre
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of openness
as a noun
- plural
- opennesses