willing

[wil-ing] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

agreeable, ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active amenable eager enthusiastic happy inclined pleased prepared prone responsible

STRONG

accommodating consenting content deliberate disposed fair feeling forward game predisposed prompt voluntary

WEAK

cheerful compliant desirous energetic favorable go along with in accord with in favor in the mood intentional like-minded obedient reliable tractable unasked unbidden unforced well-disposed willful witting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic disinterested indifferent irresponsible unenthusiastic

STRONG

disinclined unprepared unready unwilling

WEAK

disagreeable

Example Sentences

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Officials said the system cannot afford the fine and were willing to engage in talks with the administration.

From Los Angeles Times

They believe she is still alive and have indicated they would be willing to pay for her safe return.

From BBC

"That he doesn't have prior experience probably works for him, because people are willing to give change a chance," says political scientist Navine Murshid.

From BBC

“I have a responsibility to tell my truth and share it with the world if they’re willing to listen,” she told Shepherd.

From Los Angeles Times

And in the leadup to this Olympics, it became clear just how much China was willing to pay to support her.

From The Wall Street Journal

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