Definition

The quality of being willing to accept or embrace something, often referring to ideas, people, or situations.

Example

Her acceptingness towards different cultures made her a great ambassador.

Conversation

I've been thinking about how important acceptingness is for our mental health.

Absolutely, being open to different situations can really help us cope better.

Yeah, it's all about embracing change, right?

Exactly! It makes life so much easier when we practice acceptingness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acceptingness → It is formed from "accept" (from Latin "acceptare", meaning to take or receive) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process) combined with "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word "acceptingness" refers to the quality or state of being accepting or willing to receive.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'taking' or 'receiving' ('accept') and how that relates to the quality of being open to others — that's what 'acceptingness' means.

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