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Synonyms for readiness

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

    readiness for civil emergencies

  2. n. 2

    Willingness.

Forms

Plural
readinesses → willingnesses, eagernesses, alertnesses, alacrities…

Choose the right word

Readiness, Aptus or Dexterity?

aptus, fit, fitted) is a natural readiness, which by practise may be developed into dexterity.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • willingness Willingness to correct is an indication of wisdom.
  • eagerness Pierre ate and drank a lot, with his usual eagerness.
  • alacrity I was shocked by the alacrity with which my typos and gaffes were pointed out.
  • ability He exceeds all his brothers in scholastic ability.
  • ripeness Figs should be consumed at the peak of ripeness.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
readinessfalling
willingnesssteady
eagernessrising
alertnesssteady
alacrityrising
abilityrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
set1, art1
4 letters
ease1, zeal1
5 letters
skill1, craft1, knack1
7 letters
ability4, address2, prowess2, agility4, aptness
8 letters
capacity4, facility4, aptitude3, alacrity4, ripeness
9 letters
ingenuity5, dexterity4, eagerness3, alertness3, quickness2, smartness2
10 letters
efficiency4, expedition4, competence3, cleverness3, promptness, expertness
11 letters
preparation4, willingness3, disposition4, inclination4, proficiency4, forwardness, promptitude
12 letters
preparedness4, cheerfulness3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ability4 = 4 syllables).

In other languages

Français
empressement
Deutsch
Bereitwilligkeit