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Meaning of coachable
The primary meaning of the word "coachable" refers to a person's willingness and ability to learn and improve from guidance, feedback, or instruction.
Etymology of coachable
The word "coachable" is derived from the noun "coach," which originated in the 16th century, referring to a vehicle or carriage
The term "coachable" emerged in the context of sports and personal development, where a coach provides guidance, instruction, and feedback to improve performance
Synonyms
adaptable
receptive
responsive
open-minded
flexible
willing
eager
compliant
obedient
tractable
manageable
teachable
trainable
moldable
pliable
impressionable
susceptible
amenable
receptive
yielding
accommodating
cooperative
collaborative
team-oriented
responsive
attentive
perceptive
sensitive
aware
astute
discerning
perceptive
insightful
wise
prudent
reasonable
rational
logical
open
approachable
accessible
available
ready
prepared
enthusiastic
motivated
driven
dedicated
passionate
fervent
zealous
ardent
fervid
warm
friendly
affable
genial
cordial
hospitable
amicable
collegial
convivial
sociable
gregarious
outgoing
extroverted
Definitions
- Capable of being coached or trained, willing to learn and improve
- * Open to and receptive of guidance, feedback, or instruction, and willing to make changes based on it
Usage Examples
- The new employee was very coachable and quickly picked up the skills needed for the job
- * The team's coachable attitude and willingness to learn helped them win the championship
- * She was a coachable student, always eager to learn and improve her grades
Antonyms
uncooperative
stubborn
resistant
unwilling
unresponsive
inflexible
rigid
obstinate
headstrong
unmanageable
untrainable
disobedient
rebellious
defiant
unyielding
uncompromising
unaccommodating
inaccessible
unavailable
unapproachable
closed-minded
unreceptive
unresponsive
insensitive
unaware
indifferent
apathetic
unenthusiastic
unmotivated
uncommitted
uninterested
detached
aloof
distant
reserved
introverted