Definitions

willing

[wil-ing] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

agreeable, ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active amenable eager enthusiastic happy inclined pleased prepared prone responsible

STRONG

accommodating consenting content deliberate disposed fair feeling forward game predisposed prompt voluntary

WEAK

cheerful compliant desirous energetic favorable go along with in accord with in favor in the mood intentional like-minded obedient reliable tractable unasked unbidden unforced well-disposed willful witting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic disinterested indifferent irresponsible unenthusiastic

STRONG

disinclined unprepared unready unwilling

WEAK

disagreeable

Example Sentences

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But with Big Tech companies scrambling to build data centers and willing to splurge on memory chips, Apple’s purchasing power no longer goes as far with its component suppliers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

In any event, the market recovered the next day, and the Fed’s image as a willing bulwark against market declines was born.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“It’s sort of inexplicable to me,” Texas Sen. John Cornyn, an ousted incumbent who’s suddenly a lot more willing to say what’s on his mind, told reporters.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

"You were aware than Marcus Huntley had a gun," he said, adding: "But it is not right to describe you as a full and willing participant."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

I roar over the music, thrusting my arm out and willing Woo to stop.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

willing

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