agreeableness
agreeableness Lexical Profile
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• noun
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, or easy to get along with.
"Her natural agreeableness made her a favorite among both colleagues and clients."
In psychology, one of the five major dimensions of personality, characterized by empathy, cooperativeness, kindness, and a desire for social harmony.
"Studies show that individuals who score high in agreeableness tend to resolve interpersonal conflicts through compromise rather than confrontation."
The willingness to consent, comply, or agree to a proposal or suggestion.
"The committee expressed its agreeableness to the revised budget timeline."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'agreeable' and the native suffix '-ness'. 'Agreeable' comes via Old French 'agreable', derived from 'a gre' meaning 'favorably' or 'to one's liking' (ultimately from Latin 'gratus', meaning 'pleasing' or 'welcome').