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openness

Openness (noun) means a willingness to consider new ideas, people, or experiences. Example: “The company values openness to feedback from every employee.”

noun
1
A willingness to consider new ideas, people, or experiences.
"The company values openness to feedback from every employee."
2
Honesty and lack of secrecy; transparency.
"Their openness about the failed project earned them respect."

How to Use Openness

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In plain EnglishThe quality of being open — either honest and transparent, or receptive to new things.

Common pairings
openness to change radical openness a culture of openness

Word Forms

opennesses plural

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Etymology

From Old English openness, built from open plus the noun suffix "-ness" (as in "kindness" or "happiness").

Origin: Old English

nakedness receptivity receptiveness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “openness” mean?

The word “openness” means a willingness to consider new ideas, people, or experiences. In plain terms, the quality of being open — either honest and transparent, or receptive to new things.

How do you use “openness” in a sentence?

Here is “openness” used in a sentence: “The company values openness to feedback from every employee.”

What part of speech is “openness”?

“Openness” is a noun.

Where does the word “openness” come from?

The word “openness” comes from Old English. From Old English openness, built from open plus the noun suffix "-ness" (as in "kindness" or "happiness").

Is “openness” a common word?

“Openness” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “openness” have?

“Openness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a willingness to consider new ideas, people, or experiences.

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