openness
noun/ˈoʊpənnəs/
Frequency rank: #8,596 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of being willing to accept or consider new things; lack of secrecy or hiding.
Example sentence
Her openness to new ideas made her a wonderful teacher.
Synonyms & related words
- receptiveness
- willingness
- flexibility
- transparency
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