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Openness

OH-puh-nnuhs

/ˈoʊpʌnnʌs/

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openness

Dictionary meaning

Willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas).

Examples

  • The openness of the prairies.

Synonyms: receptiveness

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