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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
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apathetic disinterested indifferent irresponsible unenthusiastic
STRONG
disinclined unprepared unready unwilling
WEAK
disagreeable

Example Sentences

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Analysts have said that it is unlikely any buyer would be willing to pay the full NAV amount in cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But after initial missteps that confused markets, Powell’s press conferences got more scripted and he became less willing to entertain questions from reporters on broader economic topics than interest-rate policy.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Effective treatments are more widely available, and people are more willing than ever to seek help.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Honestly, it’s refreshing to be repulsed and intrigued by a movie willing to plumb these psychological depths when Hollywood won’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Morgan, who then went looking for a triple-A-rated company willing to sell them—and found AIG FP.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis