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
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Your loyalty, enthusiasm and belief in our products have meant the world to us.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
11 July 2025 -
It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The next president should enter office with a clear and constructive vision for the future of American foreign policy and move to realize it with the same alacrity the Trump administration has displayed in its first 100 days.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Peugeot dove into SUVs and EVs with more alacrity and commitment than other mainstream European brands.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Christians of goodwill can weigh these matters and come to divergent conclusions.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Notre Dame-Navy: A partnership born from goodwill Notre Dame has a host of rivals, but its most sacred is Navy.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, parallel to these efforts being the means to improve performance and profitability, many of these initiatives are important incentives for employees to maintain a sense of normalcy and zeal for their careers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The zeal of the 1979 revolution is still visible on the tables of the Den of Spies, in the papers true believers re-assembled strand-by-strand.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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