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receptive
adjective
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Divide receptive into syllables:

re · cep · tive

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:

neutralapproachablenonjudgmentalcalmopen-mindedsusceptibleunprejudicedtolerantfriendlyopen
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Antonyms for receptive:

unresponsiveexpressionlessopposedsenselessunconcernedunsociablealoofinhospitableunfriendlyindifferent
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