Definitions

readiness

[red-ee-nis] / ˈrɛd i nɪs /

NOUN

skill; eagerness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitness good will keenness preparation preparedness willingness

STRONG

address adroitness alacrity aptness deftness dexterity dispatch ease eloquence expedience expedition facility fluency handiness inclination maturity promptitude promptness prowess quickness rapidity ripeness sleight volubility

Antonyms

STRONG

difficulty dullness inability slowing slowness

WEAK

discouragement unpreparedness

Example Sentences

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Jeremy Parsons, Artemis program manager, voiced confidence that despite any concern over Blue Origin's readiness, the mission was on track.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Delta Air Lines, which doesn’t make the top 100 on technology measures, soars to the top place in talent readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

More broadly, as a gauge of future readiness, we can only pick up on so much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Chip maker Nvidia leads the ranking, scoring first in AI readiness and agility, and second in innovation, talent readiness, and financial fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I picked up the casserole and two of the green glass cups in readiness.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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