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  2. /unreceptive

unreceptive

UK/,ʌnrɚ'sɛptɪv/US/,ʌnri'septiv/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Not willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions

不愿接受的,不接纳的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
receptiveagain, back
=unreceptive

un- (not) + receptive = "not receptive," closed off to new ideas. Transparent negative.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The board was unreceptive to the proposal.

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