willingness
/'wili nis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness or eagerness to act or comply: "Willingness" refers to a positive, voluntary inclination or consent to do something, often without being forced. It implies a cheerful or agreeable disposition towards an action or request.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her willingness to learn new skills impressed her manager.
- The success of the project depends on everyone's willingness to cooperate.
- He showed great willingness to take on extra responsibilities.
Advanced Usage
"Willingness to pay": In economics, this phrase refers to the maximum price a consumer is ready to spend for a good or service.
- The market research aims to determine customers' willingness to pay for premium features.
"Demonstrate/show a willingness": To actively indicate one's readiness or eagerness.
- The candidate demonstrated a clear willingness to relocate for the job.
Variants and Related Words
Willing (adj): Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
- She was a willing participant in the study.
Unwillingness (n): The state of being reluctant or not inclined to do something.
- His unwillingness to compromise led to a stalemate.
Synonyms
- Readiness: The state of being fully prepared or eager.
- Eagerness: Enthusiasm to do or have something.
- Inclination: A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Antonyms
- Reluctance: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
- Hesitation: The action of pausing or delaying before acting, often due to uncertainty.
Related Phrases
Of one's own free will: Done voluntarily, without coercion.
- She contributed to the charity of her own free will.
With good grace: In a willing and pleasant manner.
- He accepted the criticism with good grace.
Noun
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cheerful compliance
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he expressed his willingness to help
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