Receptiveness and Submissiveness

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Receptiveness noun - Willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas).

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Submissiveness and receptiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Submissiveness" instead a noun "Receptiveness".

Submissiveness noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.

Usage example: his uncharacteristic submissiveness to the doctor's advice must mean he's really sick

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Receptiveness and submissiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Receptiveness" instead a noun "Submissiveness".

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