willingness — the quality of being ready and eager to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being ready and eager to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
Korean meaning: 기꺼이 하려는 마음, 의지
Korean pronunciation: **윌**링니스
Example Sentences
- His willingness to eat expired yogurt impressed absolutely no one.
- The company values employees' willingness to work overtime.
- My cat's willingness to ignore me is truly remarkable.
willingness
NOUN//ˈwɪlɪŋnəs//
the quality of being ready and eager to do something
💡 Concept
the quality of being ready and eager to do something
🎵 Rhyme
Her willingness drives the business, making investors true witness!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootwill
Suffix--ing-ness
Origin
고대 영어 'willan(원하다)'에서 파생된 단어로, 자발적인 의지와 열망을 나타내는 개념이 시간을 거쳐 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
businessfitnesswitness
business
fitness
witness
🔗Collocations
show willingness
willingness to learn
express willingness
demonstrate willingness
willingness to cooperate
lack of willingness
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His willingness to eat expired yogurt impressed absolutely no one.”
“The company values employees' willingness to work overtime.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat's willingness to ignore me is truly remarkable.”
“Students showed great willingness to participate in the project.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
eagernessreadinessenthusiasmkeennessinclination
Antonyms
reluctanceunwillingnesshesitation
Related
willingvolunteerconsentagreement
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