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readiness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of readiness

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.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of readiness

preparation, preparedness

aliveness, awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, receptiveness, receptivity, sensitivity

care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, heedfulness, wariness

alert, alertness, attentiveness, qui vive, red alert, vigilance, watch, watchfulness

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of readiness

unpreparedness, unreadiness

carelessness, heedlessness, inattention, inattentiveness, negligence, remissness

absentmindedness, abstraction, daydreaming, daze, distraction

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