receptive

word

Definition

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences. Describes someone open-minded and ready to consider or welcome things.

Usage & Nuances

'Receptive' is somewhat formal and positive; often used with 'to': 'receptive to feedback'. It describes a willingness to listen, not physical receiving. Don’t confuse with 'accept' (agree), or 'perceptive' (good at noticing things).

Spanish: receptivo - abierto (a ideas)Portuguese (BR): receptivo - aberto (a ideias)Portuguese (PT): receptivo - aberto (a ideias)Chinese (Simplified): 乐于接受的 - 有接受能力的 Chinese (Traditional): 樂於接受的 - 有接受能力的 Hindi: सुग्रहणशील - खुला (विचारों के लिए)Arabic: متقبل - منفتح (لأفكار)Bengali: উন্মুক্ত মনস্ক - গ্রহণযোগ্য (মনোভাব) - খোলা (মন)Russian: восприимчивый - открытый (к идеям)Japanese: 受け入れやすい - 柔軟な (考え方)Vietnamese: dễ tiếp thu - sẵn sàng lắng nghe Korean: 수용적인 - 열린 (생각)Turkish: açık fikirli - duyarlı (fikir ve önerilere)Urdu: کھلا ذہن رکھنے والا - قبول کرنے والا (خیالات کے لیے)Indonesian: terbuka - mudah menerima (ide/gagasan)

Example Sentences

She is receptive to new ideas.

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The manager was receptive to our feedback.

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Children are often more receptive to learning languages.

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I wasn't very receptive to criticism when I was younger.

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The team was surprisingly receptive to my unusual suggestion.

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If you stay receptive, you'll find more opportunities coming your way.

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