Definition Synonyms
Definition of openness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
receptivitywillingness to accept new ideas or experiences
- Her openness to different cultures is admirable.
2.
transparencydegree of transparency or lack of secrecy
- The company's openness about its finances builds trust.
3.
candorwillingness to express thoughts freely
- Her openness about her mistakes earned her respect..
4.
systems theoryTECH. degree to which a system allows exchange across boundariesTECH.
- The openness of the ecosystem supports biodiversity.
Origin of openness
Old English, open (open) + -ness (state)
Terms with openness included in their meaning
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politeness
politely indicate liking or openness to an option
openness
in a wide and open manner
unpredictability openness
means anything can happen and previous assumptions dismissed
openness
be willing to consider new ideas
politeness
politely suggests openness to correction
openness
openly and without secrecy or hiding
openness
be willing to consider new ideas
communication openness
be willing to listen or communicate openly
openness
become receptive to new ideas or perspectives
emotions openness
showing feelings openly without hiding them
physical openness
fully open or extended
emotional openness
openly showing feelings and emotions without hiding them
openness
very wide or open
architecture
interior design with few walls for openness
emotional openness
open up emotionally to someone
emotional closeness
feeling of closeness and openness with someone
openness
openly and without hiding anything
accountability
openness and accessibility to scrutiny
openness
openly and without trying to hide
openness
openly displaying emotions or actions without shame
metaphorical
lacking openness or transparency
intellectual openness
ability to understand many different ideas
deception
lack of straightforwardness or openness
degree of openness
extent to which something is open to ideas
Examples of openness in a sentence
His openness to change impressed the team. Openness in government proceedings is essential for democracy. The artist's openness to new ideas was evident in her work. His openness during the discussion was appreciated. Openness in communication can prevent misunderstandings. Openness in the network allows for seamless data flow.
The system's openness facilitates innovation and collaboration.
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- French:ouverture d'esprit, transparence, ...
- German:Offenheit, Transparenz, ...
- Italian:apertura, trasparenza, ...
- Spanish:apertura, transparencia, ...
- Portuguese:abertura, transparência, ...
- Chinese:开放态度, 透明度, ...
- Japanese:開放性, オープンさ, ...
- Arabic:اِنْفِتَاح, شَفَافِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּתִיחוּת, שְׁקִיפוּת, ...
- Russian:открытость, прозрачность, ...
- Ukrainian:відкритість, прозорість, ...
- Hindi:खुलापन, पारदर्शिता, ...
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