openheartedness

noun

Definition of openheartednessnext
1
as in honesty
the free expression of one's true feelings and opinions the openheartedness with which he discussed his private life often startled new acquaintances

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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous their natural openheartedness made them easy prey for every trickster with a sad story

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  1. honesty
  2. generosity
  3. sincerity
  4. philanthropy
  5. directness
Noun
  • Forthright conversations around global conflict, government policy and business practice are all hallmarks of Hanna’s leadership in this space, but that honesty extends to DEI as a practice area too.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This charcuterie board is emblematic of the radical honesty Angie K brings to the show.
    Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • This border city sometimes called the Ellis Island of the Southwest has long been known for its generosity toward immigrants, and that spirit extends to newcomers on four legs.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • For Chen, the outcome is already a triumph: a surge of generosity has made a tangible impact in the fight against rare diseases.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • In this episode, organizational psychologist Madeleine Wyatt, along with a guest from the management consulting field, discusses how to become more politically savvy at work by mastering three essential skills: apparent sincerity, networking, and interpersonal influence.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In director Jamie Lloyd’s electric and minimalist Broadway update of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1990s musical based on a ‘50s movie, the former Pussycat Doll nails the comedy of a camp diva — inhabiting former ingenue Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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  • In addition to her ecological and educational philanthropy work in Africa, Wildenstein also began dealing art with her then-husband.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropy
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  • The other carries an illustration of his mother. Speed and directness: the attributes Minteh has made his name with.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
  • Liverpool’s latest win was rooted in the kind of football their fans love to see — chasing down their opponents and playing with the speed, touch and directness that led to Luis Diaz’s opening goal, originating from a Brentford corner and a breakaway that started in the home team’s penalty area.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Definition of directness
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