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

There is almost nothing to separate them in terms of physical readiness. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026

While most companies face financial losses, regulatory penalties and reputational damage, defense contractors protect information directly tied to military readiness and national security. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

To pull that off, one of the two landers has to be up to the task, and both have faced significant delays that have raised questions about their readiness on NASA's timeline. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Experts generally don’t endorse a specific number of months or anniversaries as a benchmark, because readiness looks different in every partnership. — Ashley Lynch july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026