Synonyms of receptive

receptive

adjective

ri-ˈsep-tiv 

as in open

willing to consider new or different ideas

needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• open
• open-minded
• impartial
• broad-minded
• neutral
• tolerant
• unprejudiced
• calm
• nonjudgmental
• unbiased
• easygoing
• objective
• amenable
• compliant
• dispassionate
• susceptible
• detached
• impressionable
• suggestible
• persuadable
• persuasible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreceptive
• partial
• partisan
• narrow
• biased
• prejudiced
• narrow-minded
• intolerant
• bigoted
• one-sided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receptive

More than anything, Dolphins fans should merely hope players are staying out of trouble off the field and receptive to coaching and fitting in when present at team facilities. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Clearly, Ellison and his team are frustrated that California’s Bonta has not been receptive to their pitches. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026

Joseph said the city officials were receptive to the ideas and also vowed to up its enforcement on the landlord. — Dylan Lysen july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

The greens are small targets, but the surfaces are kept soft and receptive, to suit less experienced golfers. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026