receptive

adjective

How many syllables in receptive?

There are 3 syllables in the word receptive.

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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:

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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