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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If Scotland ever does become independent, the Scottish police force has shown itself willing to go after anyone, no matter who they are married to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That’s where you can connect most with people, if you’re willing to share that vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Foreign investors were willing to take a bet on U.S. private-sector assets, but didn’t want to take the bet on the dollar,” Englander told MarketWatch on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"By combining the yields of multiple farms, I ensure a steady, high-volume supply that distilleries are willing to pay a premium for," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But it was still All Hallows’ Eve, every door willing to receive his soul.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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