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willingness

Definition for willingness

noun as in readiness

Strongest matches

eagerness, enthusiasm

Strong matches

alacrity, compliance, consent, zeal

noun as in enthusiasm

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eagerness, readiness

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Like the British troops who readily acknowledged the “pluck” of the Dervishes, Mr. Hart is impressed by their willingness to face the massed firepower of rifles, machine guns and artillery.

The willingness of the state to use force to break strikes proved a cautionary tale.

But Papperger’s willingness to publicly comment on negotiations and his assertive style have irritated officials in Germany, his largest client, according to people familiar with the matter.

“Whether or not we believe America is coming or not has a very big effect on people’s willingness to defend Taiwan,” Nachman said.

Sentiment among German households is rising, with consumers’ willingness to buy rising further despite continuing economic uncertainty.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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