tertiary · Humanity

Openness

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Openness?

A genuine welcome for people who are different from you — in background, belief, identity, or style. Openness transforms groups from echo chambers into communities of genuine diversity.

When you might feel openness

Openness is a specific form of inclusivity, which itself is a type of humanity. You might experience this feeling in situations where humanity is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define openness.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore openness and discover related emotions.

Open Character Strengths Wheel

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