word | willing |
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definition | adjective If someone is willing to do something, they are fairly happy about doing it and will do it if they are asked or required to do it. The military now say they're willing to hold talks with the political parties. There are, of course, questions which she will not be willing to answer. I had to prove my willingness to work hard and accept the university's authority. Willing is used to describe someone who does something fairly enthusiastically and because they want to do it rather than because they are forced to do it. Have the party on a Saturday, when you can get your partner and other willing adults to help. Although he had had no formal engineering training he was a natural and willing pupil. Most companies willingly correct what went wrong. Self-discipline, willingness, enthusiasm, that's what you must depend on. |
inflections | willingnesswillinglywillingness |
cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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