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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It said: "We are always willing to consider changes to our remit as determined by parliament."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Lakers likely will have to lean more on LeBron James, a role the 41-year-old is more than willing to take on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Still, while the FDE label made the job a little more attractive, it remained hard to find enough qualified people willing to be constantly on the move, working long hours.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Not willing to give up, Duane instead took a different approach.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

willing

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