Entry Word: willing

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) <I'm a little confused, but perfectly willing to do as you ask>

Synonyms amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready

Related Words predisposed; agreeable, compliant, obedient, submissive; favorable, receptive; prepared, prompt, quick, responsive, swift

Near Antonyms averse, loath, reluctant

Antonyms disinclined, unwilling

2 having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation <sheʼs always lent a willing hand whenever a neighbor needed help or a friend a favor> — see quick 1
3 done, made, or given with one's own free will <a willing sacrifice of her free time for a good cause> — see voluntary 1