willing

[wil-ing]

adjective

1. disposed or consenting; inclined.

   willing to go along.

   Synonyms: minded

2. cheerfully consenting or ready.

   a willing worker.

3. done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.

willing

/ ˈwɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. favourably disposed or inclined; ready

2. cheerfully or eagerly compliant

3. done, given, accepted, etc, freely or voluntarily

Other Word Forms

• willingly adverb
• willingness noun
• overwilling adjective
• prewilling adjective
• quasi-willing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of willing¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; will ², -ing ²

Idioms and Phrases

see ready, willing, and able; spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

Example Sentences

"We need bold, competent and creative new leadership at CDC, people able and willing to chart a new course," he said.

From BBC

“We are more than willing to work with any city or county that wants to do its part to solve our housing crisis,” Bonta said.

From Los Angeles Times

Though it may be easier to turn from the darkest realities of our times, the danger remains whether we’re willing to see it or not.

From Salon

Another could be whether or not Democratic candidates are willing to recognize Israel’s war as a genocide, something on which the party’s constituents increasingly agree.

From Salon

He said industrial action was "not the way forward" and that the company was ready and willing to continue discussions "so we can finalise a settlement".

From BBC

Related Words

• active 
• amenable 
• eager 
• enthusiastic 
• happy 
• inclined 
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• prepared 
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• responsible