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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But now fewer are likely to be willing to pay more just for the low-carbon label.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if you’re willing to treat self-improvement the way you’d treat an investment—anchored in evidence, calibrated to incentives, and adjusted for your cognitive quirks—you can dramatically increase your odds of success.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, though, investors are still willing to back domestic AI start-ups despite the emerging competitive challenges.

From Barron's

So unless you’re an investor willing to trade in and out of silver, it might be best to stay on the sidelines.

From Barron's

U.S. and European cultures generally place a higher value on egalitarianism and direct communication, so their employees may be more willing to challenge leaders’ assumptions about AI effectiveness.

From Barron's

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