agreeableness

[ uh-gree-uh-buhl-nis ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being pleasing or likeable:

   He was generally liked for his agreeableness, good manners, and excellent spirits.

   A well-trained staff saw to the agreeableness of our accommodations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agreeableness¹

agreeable ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Similarly, those characterized by higher conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness, as well as lower neuroticism and extraversion, were also more likely to adopt healthier behaviors.

From Science Daily

Others worry about the more existential threat of AI relationships potentially displacing some human relationships, or simply driving unrealistic expectations by always tilting towards agreeableness.

From Seattle Times

High scores on openness to experience, agreeableness, and life satisfaction had a protective effect in a smaller subset of studies.

From Science Daily

Questions gauged the “openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and emotional stability” of the respondents, said the research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology,

From Washington Times

Psychologists have identified what’s known as the “Big Five” personality traits, which are consistent across populations: extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness and neuroticism.

From New York Times