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

Example Sentences

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A meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing was also held on Tuesday, with many leaders dialling in to Kyiv.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 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

On Thursday, the French president will host a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing – a grouping of allies of Ukraine.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Reportedly, when asked by Elizabeth Willing Powel, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

Willing paws dragged the otter’s burden up on to the bank.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques