PROMPTITUDES 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

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

What’s standing between the Trail Blazers and a bunch of public money for a stadium deal is their willingness to accommodate this council.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Their cynicism is still there, but it’s carried by brighter melodies and a willingness to let the music speak as loudly as the message.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 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

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