Thesaurus
willing
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of WILLING
1
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) <I'm a little confused, but perfectly willing to do as you ask>
Related Words predisposed, prone; accommodating, agreeable, compliant, cooperative, obedient, obliging, submissive; favorable, receptive; prepared, prompt, quick, responsive, swift; desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited
2
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation <she's always lent a willing hand whenever a neighbor needed help or a friend a favor>
Related Words receptive, responsive; immediate, instant, instantaneous, summary; breakneck, breathless, brisk, fast, fleet, fleet-footed, hit-and-run, lightning, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, swift, whirlwind; eager, keen, sharp; apt, clever, quick, quick-witted, ready-witted, sharp-witted, smart
3
done, made, or given with one's own free will <a willing sacrifice of her limited free time for a good cause>
Related Words discretionary, elective, optional; impulsive, instinctive, spontaneous, unpremeditated; conscious, deliberate, intentional, knowing, willful (or wilful)
Near Antonyms compulsory, enforced, mandatory, necessary, nonelective, obligatory, ordered, required
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