receptive
Open to ideas
Receptive describes readiness to receive—ideas, suggestions, influences, or physical stimuli.
A receptive audience listens with openness; a receptive mind considers new possibilities without immediate resistance.
She was receptive to feedback.
The committee seemed receptive to our proposal.
In biology, receptive refers to sensory capacity or, in reproduction, readiness to accept fertilization.
Receptive to different ideas
- amenableWilling to comply
- approachableEasy to engage with
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
- impartialShowing no preference
nonjudgmental · tolerant · broad-minded · undogmatic · unbiased · flexible · adaptable · persuadable
Attending to sound
- observantNoticing things readily
- heedfulPaying close attention
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- awareHaving knowledge of
mindful · watchful · perceptive · focused · engaged · interested · absorbed · intent
Friendly toward guests
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- invitingAttractively appealing
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
gracious · genial · amiable · affable · congenial · accommodating · open-armed · inclusive
Mental comprehension of something
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
responsive · considerate · thoughtful · caring · kind · appreciative · acknowledging · respectful
open-minded
Receptive to different ideas
- amenableWilling to comply
- approachableEasy to engage with
- unprejudicedFree from preconceptions
impartial · nonjudgmental · tolerant · broad-minded · undogmatic · unbiased · flexible · adaptable · persuadable · malleable
listening
Attending to sound
aware · mindful · watchful · perceptive · focused · engaged · interested · absorbed · intent · attuned
hospitable
Friendly toward guests
cordial · gracious · genial · amiable · affable · congenial · accommodating · open-armed · inclusive · approachable
understanding
Mental comprehension of something
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
supportive · responsive · considerate · thoughtful · caring · kind · appreciative · acknowledging · respectful · encouraging
- sensitivitysensitivity, sensitive, hypersensitivity, oversensitivity, hypersensitive
- attitudespositive, negative, ambition, apathy, curiosity
- awareaware, mindful, attentive, alert, vigilant
- opennessopen, openness, transparent, transparency, accessible
- learner traitsstudious, grit, diligent, curious, inquisitive
- open-mindednessopen-mindedness, openness, open mind, broad-mindedness, broadminded
receptiveclosed-minded
Unreceptive to new ideas
unreceptive · narrow-minded · close-minded · resistant · unresponsive
receptiveresistant
Withstanding external forces
unresponsive · unreceptive · stubborn · adamant · obstinate
receptiveunreceptive
Unwilling to accept ideas
unsympathetic · hostile · unwelcoming · unresponsive · unfriendly
- wedding receptionCelebration following a marriage
- reception deskEntry point for arrivals
- warm receptionEnthusiastic, friendly greeting
- reception areaEntry zone for guests
- reception centerFacility for processing arrivals
- poor receptionInadequate transmission quality
reception, receptions, receptivity, receptiveness, unreceptive, receptively