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
  • Social interaction and romance require honesty and integrity.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • However, to expect unconditional honesty and closeness during a first date raises several red flags—and the same goes for expecting it to be returned.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of honesty
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  • So, too, does Conclave share characters who treat each other with the utmost lack of generosity in a way that is tempting to the viewer, if not a little recognizable.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Though your cousin put Mia in an awkward, even inappropriate, position, the teen did a good job responding to your boundaries, expressing gratitude for your generosity, and taking a step to continue to build a relationship that’s not transactional.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sincerity
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  • This strategy is open to individuals aged 70½ and older to combine retirement planning with philanthropy.
    James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • A little goes a long way in the name of philanthropy.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of philanthropy
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  • Crystal Palace are desperate for directness to spark them back into life Brennan Johnson: Feeling his team-mates' love - and silencing his Tottenham doubters Jack Hinshelwood... midfielder?
    New York Times, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2024
  • And whereas Spain sometimes offered serious directness from the other wide role, with the likes of Villa, Pedro Rodriguez and Jesus Navas all used to good effect at the World Cup, throughout this tournament, Del Bosque favoured David Silva.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024
Definition of directness
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