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
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Recent Examples of willingness
Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Gilberg is the last living person to have trained with Alexander directly and has retained some of his mentor’s willingness to go against the herd.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
His experiments with a back four in Madrid did not go very well, but his willingness to adapt his tactics could suit a United squad yet to properly gel.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
With consistency, flexibility, and a willingness to learn, your side hustle may be able to grow from an idea into a meaningful income stream.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
What impresses Lanthimos most is Plemons’ willingness to relinquish control.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
His willingness to offend the sensibilities of liberal elites gave him a sort of outlaw appeal.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
There may be more guys getting flu shots, and more willingness to sit out a day of practice when under the weather, but the era of masking and distancing is over.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The willingness to get a little lost and feel a little dumb before the good stuff reveals itself.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Gilberg is the last living person to have trained with Alexander directly and has retained some of his mentor’s willingness to go against the herd.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
His experiments with a back four in Madrid did not go very well, but his willingness to adapt his tactics could suit a United squad yet to properly gel.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
With consistency, flexibility, and a willingness to learn, your side hustle may be able to grow from an idea into a meaningful income stream.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
What impresses Lanthimos most is Plemons’ willingness to relinquish control.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
His willingness to offend the sensibilities of liberal elites gave him a sort of outlaw appeal.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
There may be more guys getting flu shots, and more willingness to sit out a day of practice when under the weather, but the era of masking and distancing is over.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The willingness to get a little lost and feel a little dumb before the good stuff reveals itself.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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More energy and enthusiasm There were too many times in the first few months of the season when this team looked lethargic.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the contrary, an entrepreneurial mindset that relies on alacrity, adaptability, curiosity and creativity, along with many other tangible qualities, can position leadership as a collaborative approach.—
Venkat Rao,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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By the end of the film, the world — from government powers to common citizens — comes together with unquestioning alacrity to help build teleportation devices in an effort to save the Earth by relocating it.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The speed and strength of Republicans’ pushback Monday is a true testament to Powell’s ability to cultivate goodwill with lawmakers — and the very real risk the investigation poses to markets.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Personal interaction allows tone and goodwill to be clearly communicated.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The appointees competed to demonstrate loyalist zeal.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His eagerness to move the ball forward out of the back could play into Marsch’s aggressive style down the road.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Industry associations have expressed their eagerness to collaborate with involved entities to move the conversation forward and eventually pass a bill.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Part of what becomes apparent watching Chalamet do a press tour is his seemingly unlimited supply of gameness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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