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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Judging by “Where We Keep the Light,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is willing to say risky things to the Democratic base.

From The Wall Street Journal

His gambit is that oil importers will pay sky-high rates to an owner willing to get crude out of the war zone.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Much will depend on the risks Baku and its ally Ankara are willing to take in responding to the attack."

From Barron's

The Venezuelan government said on Thursday it was willing to advance a "new stage of constructive dialogue, based on mutual respect".

From BBC

“She’s just one of those athletes that’s really willing to do whatever it takes to be at her best for the team, and she’s an incredibly hard worker,” coach Janelle McDonald said.

From Los Angeles Times

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