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

They point to the willingness of Treasury ministers to meet the pub trade and critical Labour MPs.

From BBC

Discovery believes Paramount is effectively proposing a leveraged buyout, which introduces risks surrounding the ability and willingness of lenders to provide funds at close.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michael Reagan was lauded by former state GOP leaders not only for his work in leading the conservative movement through his nationally syndicated radio show, but also his willingness to engage in California politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the future of the hierarchy now seems to rest on their willingness to accept the need for change and their ability to enact it.

From BBC

Google’s deep roots in science and research, willingness to pour billions of dollars into developing custom hardware, and leadership changes in recent years that cleared the way for faster experimentation are now paying off.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• eagerness
• enthusiasm