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

Workforce readiness, access to capital, resilient supply chains, climate adaptation and inclusive growth all require collaboration across sectors, industries and institutions. — Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The school’s readiness to help, especially by providing mental health support, has been key to their strong attendance. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

By pairing a fast launch capability with a responsive imaging payload, the mission tested not only launch readiness but also the ability to gather and assess information quickly once on orbit. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

The probe itself was prompted by earlier media reports covering the rapid depletion of some of the country's most advanced munitions several weeks into the Iran war, stirring widespread concerns about its readiness for any potential conflict ahead. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026