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Willingness

/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ · noun

Meaning

The state of being willing.

Example Sentences

All it takes is a willingness to learn.
"[…]and as Mr. H., with his long purse and his willingness to receive hints, is no bad card in the game, he has been brought up to Abbotsford for a week; his taciturnity has long ago fled, and he is one of the most loquacious Borderers going. […]"
Saturday’s tariffs are unlikely to be Trump’s last. The president said himself said in the Oval Office that additional tariffs could come by mid-February on chips, pharmaceuticals, steel, aluminum, copper, oil and gas imports – along with tariffs on the European Union – all threats that few would discount given his willingness to follow through on the North American and China tariffs on Saturday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does willingness mean?

Willingness means The state of being willing.

What is a synonym for willingness?

Common synonyms include goodwill.

What is the opposite of willingness?

Possible antonyms include unwillingness.

How do you use willingness in a sentence?

All it takes is a willingness to learn.

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