teachableness
- a word derived from teachable.
Example Sentences
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You are really too good a business man to go to the wall for the want of a little teachableness.
From Analyzing Character by Blackford, Katherine M. H.
The intelligence and teachableness of the simiadæ rise to a climax in his pre-eminent mental nature.
From Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation by Chambers, Robert
Her teachableness, coming largely of her trustfulness, was indeed a remarkable point in her character.
From Weighed and Wanting by MacDonald, George
Not to embarrass ourselves with too many points, we may be content with these four characteristics of childhood, teachableness, ignorance, selfishness, and living only for the present.
From The Christian Life Its Course, Its Hindrances, And Its Helps by Arnold, Thomas
There was a long silence, while Adelaide sat with a look of docile teachableness upon her expectant face.
From The Happiest Time of Their Lives by Miller, Alice Duer
