Willingness

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being willing uncountable, usually

    "All it takes is a willingness to learn."

  2. 2
    cheerful compliance wordnet

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alacritya thing foracceptanceaccordacquiescenceaffinity

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"Dick showed a willingness to help us."

Etymology

From willing + -ness.

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