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Synonyms & Similar Words
transparency
receptivity
candor
honesty
frankness
sincerity
openness to experience
expansiveness
receptiveness
approachability
availability
accessibility
freedom
permissiveness
liberality
tolerance
broadmindedness
flexibility
adaptability
cooperation
collaboration
communicativeness
outspokenness
forthrightness
directness
straightforwardness
clarity
explicitness
visibility
conspicuousness
obviousness
blatancy
Meaning of Openness
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, openness refers to the quality of being open in one's thoughts, feelings, or actions, or the state of being accessible or available.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines openness as the quality of being open, honest, and receptive, or the state of being unfettered by restrictions or limitations.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes openness as the quality of being honest and transparent in one's words and actions, or the state of being willing to listen to and consider different ideas and opinions.
Example Uses
- The company's openness to new ideas and innovations has led to significant growth and success.
- Her openness and honesty in sharing her personal struggles have inspired many people to speak out about their own experiences.
- The government's openness and transparency in its decision-making processes have increased public trust and confidence.
- The city's openness to cultural diversity has created a vibrant and dynamic community.
- The researcher's openness to different methodologies and approaches has led to groundbreaking discoveries and findings.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
secrecy
closedness
guardedness
defensiveness
evasiveness
secrecy
concealment
hiddenness
furtiveness
stealthiness
surreptitiousness
clandestineness
mysteriousness
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
ambiguity
indirectness
circuitousness
deceptiveness
dishonesty
insincerity
duplicity