Receptiveness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ri-ˈsep-tiv/ re·cep·tive

Meaning & Definition of Receptiveness

Receptiveness (adjective)

  1. able or inclined to receive; especially, open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
  2. fit to receive and transmit stimuli
  3. sensory

Receptiveness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in awareness, receptivity

    similar: aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptivity, sensitivity, alert, alertness, attentiveness, qui vive, red alert, vigilance, watch, watchfulness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, heedfulness, wariness, preparation, readiness
    opposite: absentmindedness, abstraction, daydreaming, daze, distraction, absorption, engrossment, obliviousness, preoccupation, unawareness, unconsciousness, carelessness, heedlessness, inattention, inattentiveness, inobservance, unwariness

Related Entry: Receptive (adjective)

Receptive is a different word from Receptiveness. The synonyms below are for receptive, not for receptiveness.

  1. willing to consider new or different ideas

    "needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business"

    similar: broad-minded, open, open-minded
    related: impartial, neutral, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced, easygoing, nonjudgmental, tolerant, calm, detached, dispassionate, amenable, compliant, impressionable, suggestible, susceptible, persuadable, persuasible
    opposite: narrow-minded, unreceptive
    near: biased, narrow, one-sided, partial, partisan, prejudiced, bigoted, intolerant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Receptiveness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Receptiveness:

aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptivity, sensitivity, alert, alertness, attentiveness, qui vive, red alert, vigilance, watch, watchfulness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, heedfulness, wariness, preparation, readiness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Receptiveness

Words with the opposite meaning of Receptiveness:

absentmindedness, abstraction, daydreaming, daze, distraction, absorption, engrossment, obliviousness, preoccupation, unawareness, unconsciousness, carelessness, heedlessness, inattention, inattentiveness, inobservance, unwariness

Word Forms of Receptiveness

Derived words: receptively (adverb), receptiveness (noun), receptivity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Receptiveness

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Receptiveness

What does "Receptiveness" mean?

"Receptiveness" means able or inclined to receive; especially, open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: able or inclined to receive; especially, open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions.

What is another word for "Receptiveness"?

Other words for "Receptiveness" include aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptivity, sensitivity, alert and alertness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Receptiveness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Receptiveness"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Receptiveness". Common alternatives include aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptivity, sensitivity, alert, alertness, attentiveness and qui vive.

What is the opposite of "Receptiveness"?

Antonyms of "Receptiveness" include absentmindedness, abstraction, daydreaming, daze, distraction, absorption, engrossment and obliviousness.

Is "Receptiveness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Receptiveness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Receptiveness"?

"Receptiveness" is pronounced /ri-ˈsep-tiv/ and divided into syllables as re·cep·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Receptiveness"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Receptiveness" meaning "as in awareness, receptivity"?

When "Receptiveness" (noun) means as in awareness, receptivity, synonyms include aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptivity and sensitivity. Opposites in this sense include absentmindedness, abstraction, daydreaming and daze.