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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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"We had an attorney there that was willing to try to come and talk to us, but they weren't letting that attorney in," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Like Ed and Cynthia, you and your wife will have to figure out what you’re willing to give up or must have if you decide to retire abroad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Enough that Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is willing to sit down with her for an hourlong podcast.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

"We have an active, willing participant on the other side," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Kravitz launched into a lecture on his standards for entries he was willing to submit to the merchants' association.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville