willingness

/'wili nis/

Thân thiện

He expressed his willingness to help by offering to carry the heavy box.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. cheerful compliance
   • he expressed his willingness to help