openness
gb/ˈoʊpənnəs/ us/ˈoʊpənnəs/
B1
English
~ 7000
nyitottság, nyitott gondolkodás, őszinteség, nyíltság, átláthatóság, transzparencia, tágasság, érzelmi nyitottság
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
openness to [something]
Her openness to new ideas made the project much more creative.
Az új ötletekre való nyitottsága sokkal kreatívabbá tette a projektet.
The company’s success comes from its openness to change and experimentation.
A vállalat sikere a változásra és a kísérletezésre való nyitottságából fakad.
Teachers are encouraged to show openness to feedback from their students.
His openness to different cultures helped him settle quickly in a foreign country.
We value openness to criticism as a sign of professionalism.
Learner examples
Her openness to new ideas helped the team.
Az új ötletekre való nyitottsága segített a csapatnak.
The boss liked his openness to change.
A főnöknek tetszett a változásra való nyitottsága.
Good leaders show openness to feedback.
Their openness to different cultures made guests feel welcome.
The teacher asked for openness to new ways of learning.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "openness" with "opening." "Openness to" is used for ideas or change (e.g. "openness to change"), while "opening" usually refers to a physical hole or a chance (e.g. "an opening in the wall", "a job opening"). Also, use the preposition "to" with this sense, not "for" (say "openness to suggestions," not *"openness for suggestions").
Meaning
willingness to consider new ideas
Collocations
openness to change
|openness to new ideas
|openness to feedback
|openness to diversity
|intellectual openness
|greater openness
Synonyms
open-mindedness (Stresses a broad and flexible way of thinking, especially about new or different ideas.)
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receptiveness (Focuses on being willing to receive and take in new ideas or suggestions.)
Antonyms
closed-mindedness (Refers to an unwillingness to consider new or different ideas.)
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resistance (Emphasizes active opposition to new ideas or changes.)
Themes
psychology
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The quality of being ready to listen to and accept new or different ideas or ways of doing things.
A readiness to consider new, different, or challenging ideas, experiences, or ways of doing things.
NOUN
B2
2
őszinteség
B1
nyíltság
B2
Usage pattern:
openness about [something]; openness with [someone]
The manager’s openness about the company’s problems earned her the team’s trust.
A vezető őszintesége a cég problémáival kapcsolatban kivívta a csapat bizalmát.
They promised greater openness and honesty in their communications with customers.
Nagyobb nyíltságot és őszinteséget ígértek az ügyfelekkel folytatott kommunikációjukban.
His openness with his children makes it easier to discuss difficult issues.
We need more openness about how these decisions are made.
The therapist encouraged openness in the group sessions.
Learner examples
Her openness about the mistake helped solve the problem.
A hibával kapcsolatos őszintesége segített megoldani a problémát.
We like the leader’s openness and honesty.
Szeretjük a vezető nyíltságát és őszinteségét.
His openness with his family made them feel safe.
The company shows openness about its plans.
The doctor asked for openness during the talk.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with simply "speaking" or "talking a lot." "Openness" here is not about talking frequently but about not hiding important facts or intentions. Also, use "openness about" when you name the topic ("openness about money") and "openness with" when you name the person or group ("openness with employees").
Meaning
honesty and lack of secrecy
Collocations
openness and honesty
|a new openness
|openness about the past
|openness with clients
|value openness
|promote openness
Synonyms
candor (Suggests very direct and sometimes bold honesty, especially in giving opinions.)
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frankness (Emphasizes speaking plainly and honestly, even about difficult topics.)
Antonyms
secrecy (Highlights keeping information hidden from others.)
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deception (Focuses on actively giving false information or creating a false impression.)
Themes
relationships
|communication
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The quality of being honest and not hiding important facts or feelings.
A quality of communicating honestly and transparently, without hiding important information or intentions.
NOUN
B2
3
átláthatóság
B2
Usage pattern:
openness in [organization/process]; openness with [the public/media]
The new law aims to improve government openness and reduce corruption.
Az új törvény célja, hogy növelje a kormányzati átláthatóságot és csökkentse a korrupciót.
Shareholders are demanding greater openness and transparency from the board.
A részvényesek nagyobb nyitottságot és átláthatóságot követelnek az igazgatóságtól.
Journalists praised the ministry’s openness with the media during the crisis.
A culture of openness inside the company can prevent scandals.
International investors look for openness in financial reporting.
Learner examples
People want more openness in government.
Az emberek nagyobb átláthatóságot szeretnének a kormányzatban.
The company promised more openness with the public.
A vállalat nagyobb átláthatóságot ígért a nyilvánosság számára.
New rules will increase openness in the banking system.
Journalists asked for openness about the report.
Openness and transparency are important for democracy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "open" instead of "openness" for this abstract idea (e.g. *"the open of government"). Use the noun "openness" when you talk about the general policy or quality ("government openness is important"). "Transparency" is often interchangeable, especially in formal or news language.
Meaning
transparency in organizations or government
Collocations
government openness
|corporate openness
|openness and transparency
|openness with the media
|a policy of openness
|increase openness
Synonyms
transparency (Standard term for clear, open sharing of information by institutions.)
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accountability (Focuses on being answerable to the public, often supported by openness but not identical to it.)
Antonyms
opacity (A formal term for being difficult to see into or understand, especially in institutions.)
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cover-up (Suggests deliberate hiding of information, often about wrongdoing.)
Themes
politics
|business
|law
|communication
Definition
How much a government or organization shares information and shows how it makes decisions.
The degree to which an organization, government, or system is transparent and allows public access to information and decision-making processes.
NOUN
B1
4
tágasság
B2
nyitottság
B2
Usage pattern:
the openness of [a place/object]
We loved the openness of the living room after they removed the wall.
Nagyon tetszett nekünk a nappali tágassága, miután lebontották a falat.
The openness of the countryside made her feel free.
A vidék tágasságától szabadnak érezte magát.
Glass walls create a sense of openness in the office.
The design focuses on light and openness rather than small separate rooms.
Some people find too much openness in a house makes it feel less private.
Learner examples
I like the openness of this room.
Szeretem ennek a szobának a tágasságát.
The openness of the park makes it feel big.
A park a tágassága miatt nagynak tűnik.
The glass door gives a sense of openness.
The house plan creates openness between the kitchen and the living room.
The openness of the field made the sky look huge.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use "open" as a noun for this idea (e.g. *"I like the open of this room"). Use "openness" or "spaciousness" to talk about the quality, and "open" as an adjective ("an open room").
Meaning
quality of being physically open
Collocations
the openness of the landscape
|sense of openness
|openness of the floor plan
|feeling of openness
|visual openness
Synonyms
spaciousness (Highlights having a lot of space inside an area or room.)
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exposure (Suggests being out in the open without cover or protection, often from weather or danger.)
Antonyms
enclosure (Refers to being surrounded or closed in by walls, fences, or limits.)
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confinement (Emphasizes being kept within a small or closed space.)
Themes
space
|architecture
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The quality of a place or thing being open and not closed or blocked.
The physical quality of a space or object being open, unblocked, or not enclosed.
NOUN
B2
5
nyitottság
B2
Usage pattern:
openness to [people/products/investment]; openness of [a system/market]
The country’s openness to foreign investment helped its economy grow quickly.
Az ország külföldi befektetések iránti nyitottsága hozzájárult ahhoz, hogy a gazdasága gyorsan növekedjen.
Many people worry that too much openness of the internet can lead to security problems.
Sokan aggódnak amiatt, hogy az internet túl nagy nyitottsága biztonsági problémákhoz vezethet.
The program’s openness to applicants from any background is one of its strengths.
Market openness is a key goal of the trade agreement.
Their openness to new members has made the community grow fast.
Learner examples
The city shows openness to new businesses.
A város nyitottságot mutat az új vállalkozások felé.
Openness to foreign investment can help the economy.
A külföldi befektetések iránti nyitottság segítheti a gazdaságot.
We need openness to new members in our club.
The openness of the internet has many good and bad sides.
The school wants more openness to students from other countries.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "open" when describing a general policy (e.g. *"the country’s open to trade" in a very formal sentence). In formal writing about systems or markets, the noun "openness" is more natural ("the country’s openness to trade"). Also note the pattern "openness to" followed by a noun ("openness to competition").
Meaning
accessibility and lack of restriction
Collocations
openness to foreign investment
|openness to immigration
|market openness
|the openness of the internet
|openness of the system
Synonyms
accessibility (Focuses on how easy something is to reach, enter, or use.)
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inclusiveness (Emphasizes actively including many different people or groups.)
Antonyms
restriction (Stresses limits or controls on entry or use.)
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protectionism (Refers specifically to limiting foreign trade or investment to protect local interests.)
Themes
economics
|society
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How easy it is for people or things from outside to enter or use a system, market, or group.
The state of a system, market, community, or environment being accessible and not strongly restricted to outsiders or new members.
NOUN
B2
6
nyíltság
B2
Usage pattern:
openness with [someone]; openness about [feelings/experiences]
Over time, therapy helped him develop more emotional openness.
Idővel a terápia segített neki nagyobb érzelmi nyitottságot kialakítani.
Openness about her fears brought her closer to her partner.
A félelmeivel kapcsolatos nyíltsága közelebb hozta őt a párjához.
The group’s safety and trust allowed real openness in their conversations.
Parents can model openness with their children by naming their own feelings.
The workshop focused on building openness in intimate relationships.
Learner examples
His openness about his feelings surprised his friends.
Az érzéseivel kapcsolatos nyíltsága meglepte a barátait.
Emotional openness can make a relationship stronger.
Az érzelmi nyitottság erősebbé tehet egy kapcsolatot.
The teacher’s openness with students made them feel safe.
She thanked him for his openness in the talk.
The group leader asked for openness about emotions.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with simple talkativeness. A person can talk a lot without emotional openness. This sense is about sharing real feelings and inner experiences. Also, remember to use "about" for the topic ("openness about sadness") and "with" for the person ("openness with his wife").
Meaning
willingness to share feelings
Collocations
emotional openness
|openness in relationships
|openness about feelings
|openness with a partner
|encourage openness
Synonyms
vulnerability (Stresses allowing yourself to be emotionally exposed and possibly hurt.)
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emotional availability (Focuses on being ready to connect with others on an emotional level.)
Antonyms
emotional guardedness (Describes protecting your feelings and not letting others see them.)
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emotional withdrawal (Suggests pulling away and not sharing emotions with others.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
Definition
The quality of being ready to talk about your feelings and let others get close to you emotionally.
A willingness to share personal feelings and be emotionally available and responsive in relationships.
Grammar
Dictionary form
openness
IPA
GB/ˈoʊpənnəs/
US/ˈoʊpənnəs/
Syllables & stress
open - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (open)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: openness
- Plural: openness
Word family
Expressions
a culture of openness
1/ə kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ əv ˈoʊpənnəs/
fixed phrase
group habit of open communication
A way of thinking and acting in a group where people are encouraged to be honest and share ideas or feelings freely.
Examples
- The new CEO is trying to create a culture of openness in the organization.
- A culture of openness at home helps children talk about their problems.
in a spirit of openness
1/ˈɪn ə spˈɪɹɪt əv ˈoʊpənnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
with an open attitude
With a feeling or attitude that supports free and honest sharing of ideas or information.
Examples
- The talks were held in a spirit of openness and cooperation.
- Let us begin this meeting in a spirit of openness and respect.
in the interest of openness
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɪntɚˌɛst əv ˈoʊpənnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
for the sake of being open
Used before sharing information, meaning you are saying something so that everything is clear and honest.
Examples
- In the interest of openness, I should tell you that I once worked for that company.
- She added, in the interest of openness, that the study had several limits.
openness and transparency
1/ˈoʊpənnəs ˈænd tɹænspˈɛɹənsi/
fixed phrase
policy of clear information sharing
A way of working where an organization or person shares information clearly and does not hide how decisions are made.
Examples
- The report calls for more openness and transparency in public spending.
- Our company is committed to openness and transparency with our customers.
openness to change
1/ˈoʊpənnəs tə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
willingness to accept change
Being ready to accept new ways and not stay the same when change is needed.
Examples
- Openness to change is essential in a fast-moving industry.
- The training aims to build openness to change among employees.
openness to experience
1/ˈoʊpənnəs tə ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
technical
personality trait for enjoying novelty
In psychology, a personality trait that means a person likes new ideas and experiences and is curious about many things.
Examples
- Openness to experience is one of the Big Five personality traits.
- People high in openness to experience often enjoy travel and creative work.
openness to new ideas
1/ˈoʊpənnəs tə njˈu aɪdˈiəz/
fixed phrase
willingness to consider new ideas
Being ready to listen to and think about ideas that are new or different from your own.
Examples
- A good scientist must have openness to new ideas.
- Her openness to new ideas made the discussion very rich.