Openness: meaning, definitions and examples

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openness

 

[ หˆoสŠpษ™nnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

The quality of being open and honest, and willing to share thoughts and feelings with others. It involves being transparent and sincere in communication.

Synonyms

candor, honesty, sincerity, transparency

Examples of usage

  • Their relationship thrived because of the openness between them.
  • Openness is essential for building trust in any relationship.
Context #2 | Noun

in society

The willingness to consider new ideas, perspectives, and information without prejudice. It promotes inclusivity and diversity.

Synonyms

acceptance, broad-mindedness, receptiveness, tolerance

Examples of usage

  • Cultivating openness in society leads to a more tolerant and understanding community.
  • An open-minded approach fosters innovation and progress.
Context #3 | Noun

in systems

The state of being accessible, available, and not restricted or exclusive. It allows for easy interaction and exchange.

Synonyms

accessibility, availability, inclusivity, unrestricted

Examples of usage

  • An open system encourages collaboration and creativity.
  • Openness in technology promotes interoperability and compatibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "openness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abertura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Offenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterbukaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwartoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒ—ใƒณใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouverture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apertura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๋ฐฉ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ูุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otevล™enost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvorenosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๆ”พๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odprtost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apertura

Etymology

The word 'openness' originated from the Middle English word 'opennes', which is derived from the Old English 'open', meaning not closed or barred. The concept of openness has been valued throughout history in various contexts, from personal relationships to societal structures. It represents a willingness to embrace new ideas, communicate honestly, and foster collaboration.

See also: open, opening, openly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,484, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.