receptive
adjectiveHow many syllables in receptive?
There are 3 syllables in the word receptive.How to pronounce receptive:
Definition of receptive:
- receptive (adjective):
- able or inclined to receive
- open to arguments, ideas, or change.
- willing to consider and accept new ideas or suggestions
- open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
Synonyms for receptive:
acceptant
acceptive
accessible
amenable
approachable
assimilative
broad-minded
calm
favourable
friendly
hospitable
impartial
interested
neutral
nonjudgmental
open
open to suggestions
open-minded
susceptible
sympathetic
tolerant
unprejudiced
welcoming
Antonyms for receptive:
aloof
apathetic
biased
cold
conservative
cool
detached
disagreeable
disinclined
disinterested
dispassionate
expressionless
frigid
hostile
impassive
inconsiderate
indifferent
inhospitable
insensible
insensitive
intolerant
merciless
narrow-minded
nonresponsive
opposed
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