willingness

«willingness» in Mova's school dictionary: Being happy or ready to do something when asked — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (willingness; uncountable)

meaning for a pupil

Being happy or ready to do something when asked. tree →

sense in the lessons

In school reports and everyday life: «She shows great willingness to help.» In the formal exam voice: «willingness to learn». Tells the reader a person is helpful and keen.

examples

• Thank you for your willingness to help. tree →
• The teacher praised his willingness to try hard problems. tree →
• Her willingness to share made her popular. tree →
• A willingness to listen is important in a team. tree →
• They showed a willingness to change the rules. tree →
• Willingness to learn matters more than being quick. tree →
• “Nothing could console me more in my old age than to realize your willingness to gratify my wishes. tree →

note

Uncountable; often «willingness to + verb». Adjective: willing. Opposite: unwillingness, reluctance.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «willingness» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.