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in the mood

ADJECTIVE
inclined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt prone willing
STRONG
disposed given predisposed tending
WEAK
bent on likely
Antonyms
STRONG
unwilling
ADJECTIVE
willing
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 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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Mr. Trump was in the mood to knock down the East Wing of the White House and build in its place something huge and imposing, certainly needed, possibly grand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

These days I actually look forward to stepping away from my laptop around 1:00 and deciding what combination I’m in the mood for.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

"There is a change in the mood of the voters," she added.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

I’m much more secure, and I am also less in the mood to win arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

“We’re not really in the mood for barbecue,” said Akimi.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein