Definitions

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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"Prime Minister Netanyahu will run in the next elections and, God Willing, he will win," Netanyahu's Likud party announced on Telegram.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They are also due to take part in a videoconference meeting with Kyiv's allies -- the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" which includes Britain, France and Germany.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Heads of state and top officials from the "Coalition of the Willing" took part in Tuesday's talks in the French capital.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“Very unselfish all night. Willing passer. Didn’t force it. Took his drive and his shots when they were there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Willing himself not to, he raised the book to his nostrils and inhaled.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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