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openness

[oh-puhn-nis] / ˈoʊ pən nɪs /
NOUN
openmindedness
Synonyms
STRONG
acceptance broad-mindedness impartiality interest observance receptiveness receptivity responsiveness tolerance understanding
Antonyms
STRONG
disagreement disbelief
NOUN
exposure
Synonyms
STRONG
accountability amenability amenableness blame burden compulsion culpability debt duty indebtedness liability obligation onus subjection susceptibility susceptibleness vulnerability
WEAK
accountableness arrearage owing vulnerableness
Antonyms
STRONG
aid asset help irresponsibility

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The board argued that the bank needed fresh leadership with skills more closely aligned with new challenges and a greater openness to dialogue to see through the transformative integration of Mediobanca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Checker said that the Sahel states have shown an "openness" to resuming security cooperation with the United States but that it would take time as there was a "severe, understandable trust deficit."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Fortunately, Scanlan’s openness to involve him in the fabrication process made for a fulfilling experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Of course, Woodland has never led the harshly spot-lit life of Woods, but his openness regarding his struggles is an interesting counterpoint to Tiger's ultra-private existence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I was terrified to step into the openness of the house, and I wanted to sleep.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

Vocabulary lists containing openness

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness

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