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willing

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Willing means: disposed or inclined toward.

Synonyms for willing17

noun, as in the act of making a choice

volition

adjective, as in disposed or inclined toward

consenting, disposed, fain, inclined, prepared, glad, happy, ready, volitional, willing and able, compliant, voluntary

adjective, as in not brought about by coercion or force

uncoerced, unforced, voluntary

also used for willing

agreeable, agreeing

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Opposites of willing

unwilling

What does willing mean?3

adjective

1

disposed or inclined toward“a willing participant”

2

not brought about by coercion or force“the confession was uncoerced”

noun

1

the act of making a choice“followed my father of my own volition”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with willing?12

three syllables

fulfillingunwilling
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Willing in a sentence

  • An astute reader should be willing to weigh everything they read, including anonymous sources.steverules123
  • The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.Zifre
  • If anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.aandrusiak
  • The more one works, the more willing one is to work.Scott
  • He was honest, strong, and willing to make decisions.Source_VOA
  • I'm willing to take care of your children, if you want me to.CK
  • We don't smoke, but be willing to sit and smoke.cntrational
  • To a willing person, injury is not done.Siganiv

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Forms of willing

as a noun

plural
willings