READINESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

readiness

noun

Definition of readiness

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.

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Recent Examples of readiness Modern stealth fighters depend on ground-level operational support to maintain peak combat readiness. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 There is an important difference between human preparation and spiritual readiness. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 The spokesperson stressed that the agency will still require Head Start programs to provide support for mental and physical health, family and disability services and school readiness preparation, as is mandated by federal law. — Maia Nehme, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 So how would Keenum speak to his fellow quarterback’s readiness? — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readiness

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The Panhandle is blanketed in watches and warnings for hurricane, tropical storm and storm surge conditions, and 25 counties remain under a state of emergency with less than a day of preparation time remaining.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane with 120-mph winds Friday, threatening a late-day landfall near the Alabama-Florida line as crews raced to finish preparations.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparation

Noun

There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

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Though these predictions exist weeks ahead of events, their impact on preparedness is nebulous.

— Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
The candidates are competing to represent a largely rural district where development, wildfire preparedness, roads and county spending have emerged as key issues.

— Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparedness

Noun

Cultural sensitivities around Sherpas handling a dead body would also need to be respected, said Dawa.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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