openness
UK: ˈəʊpənnəs | US: ˈoʊpənnəs
n. the quality of being open, transparent, or receptive
n. willingness to consider new ideas or opinions
n. lack of secrecy or concealment
The word "openness" combines "open," derived from Old English "open" (meaning "not closed" or "accessible"), with the suffix "-ness," which forms abstract nouns denoting a state or condition. The root "open" traces back to Proto-Germanic *"upanaz," reflecting the concept of accessibility or lack of obstruction. Over time, "-ness" (from Old English "-nes") became a productive suffix in English to express abstract qualities, transforming "open" into "openness" to describe the state of being open—whether physically, emotionally, or intellectually.
Her openness to feedback made her a great team leader.
The company’s culture values transparency and openness.
The openness of the landscape was breathtaking.
His emotional openness surprised everyone at the meeting.
The policy promotes openness in government operations.