as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
she's not exactly known for her obligingness when it comes time to help clean up
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willingness
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The show also distinguished itself in its willingness to tackle complex social and existential realities.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026 -
That willingness to improve has impressed Overstreet the most so far this spring camp.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Obligingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligingness. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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