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

Employees who feel cared about also become more receptive to feedback and change. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Coleman says university campuses have proven especially receptive to the kiosk and provide access to a diverse group of people. — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

According to that account, the official was initially receptive but later declined to assist with the operation and advised Machado’s representatives to wait. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Small businesses could be particularly receptive to AI agents because many lack the staff and resources of larger companies. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026