willingness

noun

Definition of willingnessnext
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
  1. enthusiasm
  2. alacrity
  3. goodwill
  4. zeal
Noun
  • Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As the surge of enthusiasm over Beijing’s September economic stimulus effort has dissipated, the authorities have promised more.
    Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • But the play gets away with it, due both to the fiery conviction of Belawadi’s and Mudaliyar’s performances and to the spacious, non-mimetic alacrity of Flack’s staging.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
  • In contrast, its air campaign in Lebanon has so far been carried out with astounding accuracy and alacrity.
    Ari Shavit, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of alacrity
Noun
  • For Xu, the opportunity to spread goodwill seems to be his only reward.
    Aarne Heikkila, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The filing details a goodwill and intangible asset impairment of $11,939,000 in the U.S. Cannabis segment, attributed to recent performance and market conditions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of goodwill
Noun
  • His descriptions of Thatcher, especially her inability to read social cues, mingle with his admiration for her leadership and ideological zeal.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Without ongoing motivation and reinforcement, the initial zeal spurred by a motivational speech diminishes rapidly, resulting in employees returning to their original state.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of zeal
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