willingness

American  

[wil-ing-nis] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ nɪs /

noun

1. consent or readiness to do something.

   The majority of the neighborhood’s older residents were employed, and younger people showed a willingness to work but often could not find jobs.

2. an inclination or preference: The country has shown no sign of willingness to make concessions.

   We admire her willingness to stand up for what she believes.

   The country has shown no sign of willingness to make concessions.

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Other Word Forms

• overwillingness noun
• prewillingness noun

Etymology

Origin of willingness

willing ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Leaders have also signalled a willingness to borrow more to fund infrastructure, social welfare, and industrial projects - a departure from past caution over rising debt levels.

From BBC

Other retailers have shown more willingness to work with AI companies, with boundaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But there is still no offer on the table. It doesn’t help if the other side only signals a willingness to talk but doesn’t want to discuss substantial improvements to the company pension scheme.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Jackson called the “uptick in the court’s willingness to get involved” an “unfortunate problem.”

From Salon

“The market will continue to monitor tanker movements through Hormuz and the willingness of Gulf producers to maintain output under increasingly challenging logistical conditions.”

From Barron's

Related Words

• eagerness
• enthusiasm