OPENNESS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

openness

noun

Definition of openness

as in honesty

the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions her openness was refreshing after the tiresome coyness of her friends

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as in vulnerability

the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful doctors are concerned about the population's openness to the new strain of the flu virus

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Recent Examples of openness The letter asks for openness at the model layer, which is the one layer where almost no signatory keeps its moat. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Again, income inequality can contribute to their openness to that point of view. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Of course, creating a culture of openness and respectful debate requires more than staving off government interference. — Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Previously, both clubs have shown an openness to discuss buying and selling. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026 That openness, plus a genuinely fresh take on how a mower moves, is what makes the X AWD stand out in a category that has mostly seen incremental tweaks for a decade. — New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Set against the sprawling openness of the Canadian wilderness, the location pulls off its own cruel trick in that sense. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 His openness follows years of Justice Department and congressional investigations. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 July 2026 Recent reporting suggests Thiel has extended the argument to Pope Leo XIV directly, framing the current pope’s openness to AI regulation as making him—unwittingly—a vehicle for the same dynamic. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026

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Noun

Instead, that honesty built real trust with our community and clients.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Positive reviews often mention a high level of professionalism and honesty, while some negative feedback points to paying high fees that did not result in any tax resolution.

— Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of honesty

Noun

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, usually an avenue for around 20% of the world's LNG trade, have underscored the importance of the project and highlighted the vulnerability of global energy supplies.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Rampant inflation and poverty fueled a wave of mass protests against the regime in January, and Israel sees the Iranian economy as one of the regime’s biggest vulnerabilities.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

But perhaps the performance that lingers most in our minds is that of Elliot Page, 39, who in just a few short scenes anchors the film with his guileless sincerity and righteous anger.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
In a testament to that sincerity, Neil Young had the Stop Shopping Choir open for him on his 2024 tour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

Infected people may have symptoms including watery diarrhea, cramping and bloating for weeks, and because symptoms can take a week or longer to show up after exposure, zeroing in on the culprit can be difficult.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The company makes deals with product suppliers looking for in-program exposure, supplies the on-air talent that does the pitching with the network’s hosts and builds the websites that handle the transactions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of exposure

Noun

What appears to be true, however, is that Flick is prioritizing pace and directness while learning that in modern football, the best teams have several options down the flank to provide support to the likes of Lamine Yamal.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026

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