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Definition of "Unreceptive"

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Not willing or open to receive or accept something, such as ideas, suggestions, or criticism.

Example Sentence:

She was unreceptive to his proposal and rejected it immediately.

Sense 2:

Not responsive to or showing interest in someone or something.

Example Sentence:

The audience seemed unreceptive to the speaker's message and appeared disengaged.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A person who is unwilling or uninterested in receiving or accepting something.

Example Sentence:

He was labeled an unreceptive by his colleagues due to his closed-mindedness.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

In an unresponsive or unenthusiastic manner.

Example Sentence:

The students listened unreceptively as the teacher explained the complex concept.

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