Synonyms of willingness

willingness

noun

as in enthusiasm

cheerful readiness to do something

his unhesitating willingness to take on the tough assignments has earned him the status of the president's right-hand man

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiasm
• alacrity
• goodwill
• amenability
• zeal
• eagerness
• obligingness
• gameness
• speed
• responsiveness
• quickness
• rapidity
• promptness
• swiftness
• promptitude
• celerity
• fervor
• zest
• exuberance
• warmth
• speediness
• receptivity
• receptiveness
• relish
• gusto
• dispatch
• geniality
• heartiness
• avidity
• agreeableness
• keenness
• ardor
• open-mindedness
• good-naturedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowness
• indifference
• reluctance
• sluggishness
• doubt
• uncertainty
• unwillingness
• delay
• apathy
• hesitation
• disinterestedness
• reticence
• hesitancy
• reservation
• resistance
• lukewarmness
• hesitance
• vacillation
• leisureliness
• disinclination
• equivocation
• dilatoriness
• pokiness
• recalcitrance
• indisposition
• halfheartedness
• perfunctoriness
• aversion
• antipathy
• averseness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of willingness

Visiting them together would require careful planning, advance reservations and a willingness to cover significant distances. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

To be clear, this willingness to dip into their position-player talent is merely a partial picture of what is possible at their deadline. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

But that means better finishing and more of a willingness to play toward the betterment of the team. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

However, the Giants are reportedly willing to pay a portion of that, and additional prospects could increase that willingness. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Amazon’s willingness to take TNF off the hands of Fox (which subsequently opted out of the final season of its deal) worked out in everyone’s favor, but no Big Tech player has yet to commandeer a package of similar import. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Expanding to India might be a better way to capture growth, but this takes time and a willingness to accept short-term efficiency costs—a trade-off that many firms keep deferring. — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026

There are no guarantees, but a caring conversation, genuine curiosity and a willingness to understand what is motivating them may make a difference. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 30 July 2026