unreceptive
Definition
Adjective: * Not receptive: Not willing or able to receive new ideas, impressions, suggestions, or information. Describes a person, mind, or attitude that is closed, resistant, or unresponsive.
Usage
This adjective describes a state of being closed off. It is often used to explain why communication, persuasion, or teaching fails. * It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an unreceptive audience) or follows a linking verb like was, seemed, or remained (e.g., He remained unreceptive). * It can be modified by adverbs like highly, completely, or strangely.
Examples
- The committee was unreceptive to the proposed changes.
- She presented her research to a surprisingly unreceptive audience.
- His mind was closed and unreceptive to any form of criticism.
- Despite the compelling evidence, the official remained unreceptive.
Advanced Usage
- "to prove unreceptive": To demonstrate a lack of receptiveness.
- The new policy proved unreceptive to public feedback.
- "unreceptive to the point of hostility": Emphasizes that the lack of receptiveness is strong and negative.
- The manager was unreceptive to the point of hostility, dismissing ideas without discussion.
Variants and Related Words
- Receptive (adj.): Willing to receive or accept new ideas; open. This is the direct antonym.
- A receptive student learns quickly.
- Unreceptiveness (n.): The state or quality of being unreceptive.
- The team's unreceptiveness to innovation was a major problem.
Synonyms
- Closed-minded
- Resistant
- Unresponsive
- Impervious
- Inaccessible
Antonyms
- Receptive
- Open-minded
- Responsive
- Accepting
- Amenable
Adjective
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