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

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Still, it illustrates the big opportunities for businesses that are willing to circumvent international sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

“It doesn’t make any sense to me that people who gained the most wouldn’t be willing to contribute more,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

He was excited and cheerful and willing to share his opinions.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

For people willing to roll the dice on a mystery vacation, flexibility is key.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

I press on them, willing them to settle before I get right to the point.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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