Definition

Not willing to accept or consider new ideas or suggestions.

Example

She was unreceptive to the feedback from her colleagues.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people can be really unreceptive to new ideas?

Yeah, it's frustrating when they don't even want to listen.

I know! It makes discussions feel pointless sometimes.

Exactly, being open to different perspectives is so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unreceptive → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "receptive" (from Latin "receptivus", meaning able to receive). The word "unreceptive" means not able or willing to receive or accept something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'able to receive' ('receptive') — that's why unreceptive means not willing to accept.

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