as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
the impression that the couple give to first-time visitors is one of well-bred agreeableness
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Recent Examples of agreeableness
This danger is creating a modern sycophancy crisis in which the over-agreeableness of AI is leading to very disagreeable results.
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Arianna Huffington, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Past versions of the Model Spec banned excessive agreeableness, yet models continued mirroring users in harmful ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The Tuesday lawsuit claims that agreeableness contributed to Raine’s death.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Between roughly 2014 and 2022, people aged 16–39 experienced really big declines in conscientiousness, agreeableness, and extraversion, while neuroticism climbed.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Arianna Huffington, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Past versions of the Model Spec banned excessive agreeableness, yet models continued mirroring users in harmful ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The Tuesday lawsuit claims that agreeableness contributed to Raine’s death.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Between roughly 2014 and 2022, people aged 16–39 experienced really big declines in conscientiousness, agreeableness, and extraversion, while neuroticism climbed.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeableness
sweetness
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Despite its name, the Honey Gold is incredibly balanced, with the right kick and sweetness to make each bite tantalizing.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Agreeableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeableness. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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