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

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Becerra was willing to make some big promises on healthcare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

I’m willing to bet we can actually achieve such a utopian outcome, even if it takes another century.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

“Insurers seem increasingly focused on controlling costs and improving their bottom lines, rather than simply adding as many members as possible. That could mean they’re willing to walk away from markets they don’t consider profitable.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

The key is how well UWM and Oaktree are willing to collaborate, said Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert, CEO of mortgage asset-management firm Pivot Financial.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Akira was surprised to find herself willing to hang out with Natalie.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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