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- [ri-sep-tiv]
- /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
- /ˌʌn.rɪ.ˈsep.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-sep-tiv]
- /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
Definitions of unreceptive word
- adjective unreceptive having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. 1
- adjective unreceptive able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind. 1
- adjective unreceptive willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener. 1
- adjective unreceptive of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ. 1
- adjective unreceptive (in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive). 1
- adjective unreceptive not tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably 0
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Origin of unreceptive
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540-50. See reception, -ive
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Parts of speech for Unreceptive
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adjective
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unreceptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unreceptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unreceptive
adj unreceptive
- associative — Associative thoughts are things that you think of because you see, hear, or think of something that reminds you of those things or which you associate with those things.
- clannish — If you describe a group of people as clannish, you mean that they often spend time together and may seem unfriendly to other people who are not in the group.
- cliquish — If you describe a group of people or their behavior as cliquish, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
adjective unreceptive
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- imperviable — Impervious.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
Antonyms for unreceptive
adj unreceptive
- acceptive — ready or willing to accept
- buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- comradely — If you do something in a comradely way, you are being pleasant and friendly to other people.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
adjective unreceptive
- impressionable — easily impressed or influenced; susceptible: an impressionable youngster.
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