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

The Water element is intuitive and receptive, making Scorpio’s Fixed waters polarizing, penetrating and all-seeing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Some are ideologically conservative and unlikely to support Raman, while others backed Pratt because of dissatisfaction with the political establishment and could be receptive to a challenger. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Much as Japan spearheaded the revival of bourbon in the ‘80s, the early single malts found a receptive audience in the Italian market in the ‘60s and ’70s. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Hinckley launched a music career after being granted unconditional release in 2022, but found some concert venues weren’t receptive to hosting his performances. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026