What is another word for willingness?
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɪlɪŋnəs], [ wˈɪlɪŋnəs], [ w_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ_n_ə_s]
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Similar words for willingness:
- alacrity (noun)
- appetite (noun)
- attribute (noun)
- compliance (noun)
- conformity (noun)
- enthusiasm (noun)
- free will (noun)
- give-and-take (noun)
- obedience (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- pleasantness (noun)
- servility (noun)
- volition (noun)
- willingness (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Willingness:
n.
• alacrity (noun) • appetite (noun) • attribute (noun) • compliance (noun)- acquiescence,
- deference,
- submission,
- respect,
- compliance,
- obeisance,
- adherence,
- homage,
- concurrence,
- meekness,
- agreement,
- assent,
- genuflection,
- observance,
- acceptance,
- capitulation,
- fealty,
- resignation,
- consent,
- servility,
- surrender,
- affirmation,
- conformance,
- submissiveness,
- conformity,
- fulfillment.
- free decision,
- voluntary decision,
- one's choice,
- free choice,
- volition,
- own sweet way,
- person's full intent and purpose,
- one's own will,
- one's own choice,
- Conation,
- say so,
- one's discretion,
- velleity,
- own say so.
- handiness,
- preparedness,
- free will,
- briskness,
- volubility,
- professionalism,
- alacrity,
- promptitude,
- election,
- eloquence,
- joyousness,
- obedience,
- expedience,
- readiness,
- ripeness,
- zeal,
- positivity.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- affinity,
- loyalty,
- service,
- motivation,
- propensity,
- allegiance,
- generosity,
- accord,
- happy,
- tropism,
- Courteousness,
- cordiality,
- deign,
- Conatus,
- geniality,
- love,
- Aye,
- come to terms,
- affirmative,
- fanaticism,
- leaning,
- quickness,
- promptness,
- blessing,
- liking,
- okay,
- cast,
- inclination,
- Conduciveness,
- agreeableness,
- promise,
- Impressionability,
- fervour,
- partiality,
- heart,
- jump at,
- facility,
- permission,
- cheerfulness,
- relish,
- will,
- liability,
- pleasure,
- predisposition,
- good will,
- ratification,
- intensity,
- mind,
- vouchsafe,
- ardor,
- probability,
- soft spot,
- gameness,
- aptitude,
- hospitality,
- openness,
- Duteousness,
- infatuation,
- enthusiasm,
- instinct,
- affirmative voice,
- Ardency,
- bent,
- aptness,
- graciousness,
- predilection,
- faith,
- moldability,
- settle,
- sanction,
- fondness,
- passion,
- twist,
- endorsement,
- ease,
- diathesis,
- approval,
- preparation,
- feeling for,
- ebullience,
- receptivity,
- intelligence,
- tendency,
- satisfied,
- willing,
- desire,
- penchant,
- affection,
- approbation,
- brightness,
- attachment,
- Voluntariness,
- bias,
- prejudice,
- dutifulness,
- Educability,
- delight,
- excitement,
- wish,
- verve,
- animus,
- proclivity,
- proneness,
- obligingness,
- dexterity,
- goodwill,
- appetite,
- turn,
- cleverness,
- Teachableness,
- connivance,
- satisfy,
- content,
- warp,
- ardour,
- weakness,
- plasticity.
How to use "Willingness" in context?
The willingness of an individual to make a change is essential to any effective attempt at self-improvement or behavioral repair. This willingness is demonstrated through a combination of behaviors - both external (e.g., attending meetings) and internal (e.g., asserting self-control).
The concept of willingness has been broadly studied in the field of positive psychology, and has been found to be an important predictor of success. According to its advocates, willingness is a resource that can be tapped in times of adversity, and can lead to lasting changes in behavior and overall wellbeing.
The willingness to make a change is often prompted by external factors (e.
Paraphrases for Willingness:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
eagerness, unwillingness.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
ability, ambition, appetite, desirability, desirous, diligence, disposal, disposition, enthusiasm, lending, longing, promptness, provision, susceptibility, tendency, wishing, Desiring.
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Verb, non-3rd person singular present
want.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Coordinating conjunction
commitment.
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Modal
will.
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Proper noun, singular
commitment, desire, readiness, will, willing.
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Noun, singular or mass
alacrity, aspiration, availability, commitment, decisiveness, dedication, desire, determination, goodwill, helpfulness, inclination, intent, intention, interest, keenness, openness, predisposition, propensity, readiness, receptiveness, reluctance, sincerity, volition, wanting, will, willpower, yearning, zeal.
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Verb, non-3rd person singular present
desire.
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Coordinating conjunction
Hypernym for Willingness:
n.
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attribute
readiness, eagerness, openness, zeal, wholeheartedness, forwardness, receptiveness, receptivity.
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attribute
Hyponym for Willingness:
n.
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attribute
temperament, disposition.
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attribute
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