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

Concerns about military readiness, workforce shortages, rising health care costs, affordability, and America’s ability to compete in an increasingly challenging world seem to play on a loop without any sign of progress. — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Buse Aras, director analyst in Gartner’s supply chain practice, underscored how AI readiness does not necessarily come with investing in AI. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Proponents of the move argued that a high school GPA is a better factor in determining readiness than standardized testing that favors students with wealthy parents who can afford private tutors and test prep classes. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Planning early gives companies more time to assess their readiness, close gaps and make deliberate investments instead of reacting under pressure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026