as in enthusiasm
cheerful readiness to do something
his unhesitating willingness to take on the tough assignments has earned him the status of the president's right-hand man
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That being said, the appearance of appearing to bend the knee to Trump with such alacrity has caused widespread alarm in legal circles.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs are also leading to more alacrity from the central government.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The administration may think that legally recognizing the loss of land beyond recall is no more than a goodwill gesture, a sweetener to induce Russia to come to terms.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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Now, some members worry the string of news will zap him of any remaining goodwill in the conference.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The public’s current zeal for space travel may be heightening interest in all things blue and teal.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The former leader oversaw a ferocious crackdown on drug pushers in the Southeast Asian country, targeting with relentless and bloody zeal a criminal trade that had sparked widespread anger among his supporters.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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