openness
ˈoʊpənnəs
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Definition of openness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
receptivitywillingness to accept new ideas or experiences
  • Her openness to different cultures is admirable.
acceptance receptiveness tolerance
2.
transparencydegree of transparency or lack of secrecy
  • The company's openness about its finances builds trust.
candor transparency
3.
candorwillingness to express thoughts freely
  • Her openness about her mistakes earned her respect..
frankness transparency
4.
systems theoryTECH.degree to which a system allows exchange across boundariesTECH.
  • The openness of the ecosystem supports biodiversity.
accessibility transparency
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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

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.

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  1. French:ouverture d'esprit, transparence, ...
  2. German:Offenheit, Transparenz, ...
  3. Italian:apertura, trasparenza, ...
  4. Spanish:apertura, transparencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:abertura, transparência, ...
  6. Chinese:开放态度, 透明度, ...
  7. Japanese:開放性, オープンさ, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْفِتَاح, شَفَافِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּתִיחוּת, שְׁקִיפוּת, ...
  10. Russian:открытость, прозрачность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкритість, прозорість, ...
  12. Hindi:खुलापन, पारदर्शिता, ...
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