Skip to content

What is another word for Willing? – 215 Willing Synonyms

    Need another word for Willing? Use these synonyms of Willing from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ready eager prepared enthusiastic keen disposed inclined minded intent resolved determined committed devoted dedicated passionate fervent ardent zealous willingful consenting agreeable acquiescent compliant cooperative obliging accommodating amenable receptive responsive disposed favorable sympathetic open-minded pliable flexible tractable docile obedient dutiful loyal faithful steadfast constant unwavering unrelenting unshakeable resolute firm steadfast wholehearted heartfelt sincere genuine earnest serious solemn deliberate intentional purposeful voluntary spontaneous unforced uncompelled unrestrained unreserved unconditional unqualified absolute complete total utter entire thorough consummate perfect unmitigated unalloyed unadulterated

    Meaning of Willing

    Having a strong intention or desire to do something

    Definitions

    • Feeling or showing a willingness to do something
    • * Prepared or disposed to do something
    • * Agreeing to do something or giving permission for something to be done

    Etymology of Willing

    The word "willing" comes from the Old English word "willian", which is derived from the verb "will" and the suffix "-ian", which forms a verb indicating a process or action
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to wish" or "to desire", and later developing the sense of "being disposed or inclined to do something"

    Example Uses

    • She was willing to help her friend move to a new apartment
    • * He was not willing to take the risk of investing in the stock market
    • * The company is willing to negotiate the terms of the contract

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unwilling reluctant hesitant disinclined averse loath opposed resistant obstinate recalcitrant refractory uncooperative unresponsive unmindful uninterested indifferent apathetic lethargic sluggish inactive passive inert listless spiritless halfhearted lukewarm tepid unenthusiastic unsympathetic unfavorable hostile antagonistic contrary opposed adverse inimical

    Related Nouns

    willingness will intention desire disposition inclination mind spirit enthusiasm eagerness keenness fervor ardor zeal passion commitment dedication devotion loyalty faithfulness steadfastness constancy resolve determination firmness resoluteness deliberateness intentionality purposefulness spontaneity sincerity earnestness seriousness solemnity

    Related Verbs

    will intend desire wish want aspire aim strive endeavor try attempt undertake volunteer offer agree consent acquiesce comply cooperate obey follow accompany assist help support encourage motivate inspire

    Related Adjectives

    willing eager enthusiastic keen disposed inclined minded intent resolved determined committed devoted dedicated passionate fervent ardent zealous sincere earnest serious solemn deliberate intentional purposeful spontaneous unforced uncompelled unrestrained unreserved unconditional unqualified absolute complete total utter entire thorough consummate perfect