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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What’s slightly more vague is the extent Barker is willing to go to in conveying just how intense the terms of Bear’s wish really are.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The good news is that the jobless rate for young adults slipped to 6.4% in April — a sign that more companies are willing to take on younger employees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“If they’re willing to lie about that, what else are they willing to lie about on the streets?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"The Vietnamese have been less willing to be at the forefront of the public relations battle over their disagreements with China," says Greg Poling, who runs the AMTI.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I bury my face in Belle’s rough coat, willing myself not to cry.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

willing

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