openness
/ˈoʊpənnəs/
o · pen · ness
ˈoʊ · pə · nnəs
English Definition
n. willingness to consider new ideas
Significado en Español
apertura, franqueza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự cởi mở, sự thẳng thắn
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Example Sentence
She values openness in communication.
她很重视沟通中的坦诚。
Synonyms
candor
transparency
receptiveness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “openness”:
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A
receptiveness
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B
rigidity
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C
closed-mindedness
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D
intolerance
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A — receptiveness.
“openness” means n. willingness to consider new ideas
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her ______ to new ideas made her a wonderful and creative team leader.
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A
openness
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B
stubbornness
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C
closedness
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D
rigidity
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A — openness.
“openness” means n. willingness to consider new ideas
Common questions about “openness”
What does “openness” mean?
openness — n. willingness to consider new ideas. In Chinese: 开放，坦率.
How do you pronounce “openness”?
openness is pronounced /ˈoʊpənnəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · pen · ness.
How do you use “openness” in a sentence?
She values openness in communication. (她很重视沟通中的坦诚。)
What are synonyms for “openness”?
candor, transparency, receptiveness — all close in meaning to openness (n. willingness to consider new ideas).
Is “openness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. openness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
