promptness

noun

Definition of promptnessnext
as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring

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Recent Examples of promptness Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptness
  1. readiness
  2. willingness
  3. timeliness
  4. punctuality
  5. quickness
Noun
  • The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of readiness
Noun
  • But rather than being uncooperative, Aguilar would be better off expressing a willingness to review the administration’s evidence.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • The car's appeal lay in its willingness to entertain at low speeds.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of willingness
Noun
  • While all are statutorily required to report illicit content, there’s a huge disparity regarding the timeliness and actionability of that data.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
  • The new Federal Reserve chairman has asked for fresh thinking on the quality and timeliness of data, potentially meaning the Fed will collect more real-time data rather than relying on backdated surveys.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of timeliness
Noun
  • Schedules moved earlier, and punctuality became a heat precaution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Definition of punctuality
Noun
  • Their ability to catch passes, run routes and show off quickness is creating excitement.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • However, the number of 6-foot-9 players who can beat defenders off the dribble with quickness can be counted on one hand.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of quickness

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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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