willingness

noun

Definition of willingnessnext
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 Some of the fault lies in the customers’ willingness to pay those fares. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Witkoff also hailed Russia’s willingness to restart talks over ending the war. — Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Fielder built a career by embracing discomfort Fielder’s willingness to experiment has shaped both his broader career and his comedy style. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The award recognizes a student who exemplifies outstanding initiative, a high level of responsibility and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of a museum facilitator role. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Setups, play calls and turnovers need cleaning up, but the coach expressed confidence in their playmaking and willingness to improve. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 YouTube has shown a willingness to make changes to the dislike button. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 For Lola, success depends not only on luck or industry support, but also on discipline and a willingness to develop the necessary tools. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
  1. enthusiasm
  2. alacrity
  3. goodwill
  4. zeal
  5. eagerness
  6. gameness
Noun
  • Jean Dorneval, a former Haiti defense minister, said while there is public enthusiasm and support among Haitians for Bukele’s troops, the government needs to provide answers.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • The Commonwealth’s alacrity in its pursuit of the case against Clancy is not, in itself, reason to give credence to any of the TikTok reconstructions of the crime scene.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Definition of alacrity
Noun
  • The challenge for the Don is to keep their family happy and for the other players to accumulate enough goodwill to keep receiving a portion of the prize.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • With the majority on the line, that goodwill could evaporate quickly.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodwill
Noun
  • When none of the professors got back to her, Jamie’s initial zeal cooled.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • The data showed that criving buying decisions is an eagerness to save money.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Approaching life with positive expectations, a get-up-and-go attitude, and eagerness is related to many good things in life.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of eagerness
Noun
  • Still, Joe’s criticism of Nathan’s negative energy is fair, particularly when his defeatist attitude is contrasted with Aesha’s absolute gameness.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of gameness

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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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