Synonyms of readiness

readiness

noun

as in preparation

the state of being ready to act when the need arises

With the storm fast approaching, local officials assured the public of the readiness of first responders.

Related Words

• preparation
• receptivity
• receptiveness
• preparedness
• sensitivity
• awareness
• attentiveness
• mindfulness
• consciousness
• aliveness
• carefulness
• vigilance
• wariness
• alertness
• cautiousness
• care
• watchfulness
• alert
• chariness
• heedfulness
• watch
• red alert
• qui vive

Dissimilar Words

• unreadiness
• unpreparedness
• negligence
• carelessness
• inattention
• remissness
• inattentiveness
• heedlessness
• abstraction
• distraction
• daze
• daydreaming
• absentmindedness
• unwariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of readiness

Apple has already started incorporating Whoop-style features into its latest Watch and revamped Health app, including more advanced heart rate tracking and metrics that assess users’ readiness for the day. — Alexa Lomonaco,jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Monday's order directs Cal OES to coordinate preparations with local governments and expand public information about flooding, evacuation readiness, power outages and other severe-weather risks. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Under Institute director Ana Belén Asfura’s vision, projects were also evaluated for uniqueness of vision, subject-matter merit, market readiness, viability and support to date. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Outside of the improved heart rate sensors and readiness score, the Series 12 and Series 11 are equally equipped for general health and fitness. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026