open-eared
Ready to hear
Open-eared means receptive to what others have to say, willing to listen without prejudice or dismissal.
Someone who is open-eared approaches conversations ready to hear new ideas or perspectives: She remained open-eared despite her skepticism.
The term parallels open-minded but emphasizes the act of listening rather than thinking.
Attending to sound
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- engagedPledged to marry
- heedfulPaying close attention
attuned · intent · absorbed · concentrating · responsive · rapt · hearkening · undistracted
Seeking information actively
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- interestedEager to know more
exploratory · probing · searching · fascinated · intrigued · wonder · receptive · hungry
Willing to receive
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- broad-mindedReceptive to differing views
amenable · approachable · empathetic · sympathetic · understanding · flexible · welcoming · inclusive
listening
Attending to sound
heedful · attuned · intent · absorbed · concentrating · responsive · rapt · hearkening · undistracted · present
inquiring
Seeking information actively
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- eagerIntensely wanting something
interested · exploratory · probing · searching · fascinated · intrigued · wonder · receptive · hungry · thirsty
accepting
Willing to receive
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
broad-minded · amenable · approachable · empathetic · sympathetic · understanding · flexible · welcoming · inclusive · unbiased
open-eareddeaf
Unable to hear
unhearing · inattentive · tone-deaf · closed-eared · tuned out
open-earedclosed-minded
Unreceptive to new ideas
narrow-minded · unreceptive · resistant · dismissive · dogmatic