Definitions

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

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He was excited and cheerful and willing to share his opinions.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

“They’re willing to try a lot of different things.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

For people willing to roll the dice on a mystery vacation, flexibility is key.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Even if they themselves are cynical about AI’s capabilities, they want job candidates who are willing to learn and discern, someone who exercises good judgment.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Not to say that he wouldn’t be willing to take a burrow by force if necessary, for the blood of conquerors flowed vigorously through his veins.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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