noun
willingness
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noun
1
The state of being ready and glad to do something.
"Her willingness to compromise saved the negotiation."
"The company showed a willingness to invest in staff training."
How to Use Willingness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow ready or open someone is to do something.
Common pairings
willingness to help
show willingness
willingness to change
Word Forms
willingnesses plural
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Etymology
From willing + the noun-forming ending -ness.