Origin: Germanic
Old English suffix
Willingness has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
cheerful compliance
"he expressed his willingness to help"
2
The state of being willing
"Her willingness to help was evident in her immediate offer to carry the heavy boxes."
In plain English: Willingness is when you are ready and happy to do something without being forced.
"Her willingness to help made everyone feel much better about asking for assistance."
Example Sentences
"Her willingness to help made everyone feel much better about asking for assistance."
noun
"Her willingness to help made everyone feel supported during the crisis."
noun
"The job requires a high level of willingness to travel frequently."
noun
"His unwillingness was clear when he refused the invitation politely."
noun
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Origin
From willing + -ness.