PROMPTITUDE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

promptitude

noun

ˈpräm(p)-tə-ˌtüd

Definition of promptitude

as in readiness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude

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Recent Examples of promptitude This electro-automatic arrangement … will deliver letters almost with the promptitude of the telegraph sending a message. — Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019

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Noun

Build Fluency In Hybrid Workforce Continuity HR executives should build fluency in the organization's hybrid intelligence continuity readiness.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Before signing up, run through this home-repair readiness checklist.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Bible readers may wonder how this fit with Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command, and philosophers have occasionally tried to reconcile the two stories with textual twists.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
According to McKinnon, the FAA’s willingness to approve incremental expansions on a case-by-case basis is partly about gathering the real-world data needed to eventually finalize Part 108.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

The film will arrive in theaters just weeks after its Venice premiere, as its timeliness is top of mind for its makers.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of timeliness

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