OBLIGINGNESS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

obligingness

noun

Definition of obligingness

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

Noun

Visiting them together would require careful planning, advance reservations and a willingness to cover significant distances.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
To be clear, this willingness to dip into their position-player talent is merely a partial picture of what is possible at their deadline.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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