If someone is very willing to do something, you can talk about their readinessto do it.
...their readiness to co-operate with the new U.S. envoy.
Synonyms: willingness, inclination, eagerness, keenness More Synonyms of readiness
2. uncountable noun [usually inNOUN]
If you do something inreadinessfor a future event, you do it so that you are prepared for that event.
Security tightened in the capital in readiness for the president's arrival. [+ for]
More Synonyms of readiness
readiness in British English
(ˈrɛdɪnɪs)
noun
1.
the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action
2. in readiness
3.
willingness or eagerness to do something
4.
ease or promptness
readiness in American English
(ˈrɛdinɪs)
noun
a ready quality or state
Examples of 'readiness' in a sentence
readiness
These groups require a high degree of readiness and motivation.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
Test readiness by piercing with a skewer.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The air force promised regular combat readiness patrols.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
After landing they were whisked in a convoy to their new home where improvements had been made in readiness for their arrival.
The Sun (2014)
If they performed poorly, they may redeem themselves by recognising a weakness and showing a readiness to address it.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The readiness he sometimes showed to support the cause of a foreign suitor certainly suggests that his own expectations of becoming a royal consort were modest.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Then, to show her readiness, she sent the first prayer.
Christianity Today (2000)
His quest to show his readiness begins against a young, technical Turkey side who are strong in midfield.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Next came septic tanks, drains and fencing, all in readiness for the arrival of their various caravans.
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
readiness
British English: readiness NOUN
If someone is very willing to do something, you can talk about their readiness to do it.
...their readiness to co-operate with the new envoy.
American English: readiness
Brazilian Portuguese: prontidão
Chinese: 准备就绪
European Spanish: disposición
French: empressement
German: Bereitschaft
Italian: prontezza
Japanese: 意欲
Korean: 기꺼이 하려는 자세
European Portuguese: prontidão
Latin American Spanish: disposición
1 (noun)
their readiness to co-operate with the new US envoy
Synonyms
willingness
The leaders have expressed their willingness to compromise.
inclination
eagerness
the voice of a woman speaking with breathless eagerness
keenness
the keenness of the students
aptness
gameness (informal)
2 (noun)
a constant state of readiness for war
Synonyms
preparedness
The country has to maintain military preparedness.
preparation
a military build-up in preparation for war
fitness
There is a debate about his fitness for the job.
maturity
the dried seeds of peas that have been picked at maturity
ripeness
3 (noun)
the warmth of his personality and the readiness of his wit
Synonyms
promptness
the company's promptness in settling its debts
facility
They shared a facility for languages.
ease
For ease of reference, only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included.
skill
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
dexterity
He showed great dexterity on the guitar.
rapidity
the rapidity with which the weather can change
quickness
adroitness
He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.
handiness
promptitude
phrase
See in readiness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adroitness
He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
craft,
expertise,
cunning,
mastery,
knack,
ingenuity,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
nimbleness,
aptness,
artfulness,
adeptness,
quick-wittedness,
ingeniousness,
masterfulness,
ableness,
skilfulness,
address
in the sense of dexterity
Definition
skill in using one's hands
He showed great dexterity on the guitar.
Synonyms
skill,
expertise,
mastery,
touch,
facility,
craft,
knack,
finesse,
artistry,
proficiency,
smoothness,
neatness,
deftness,
nimbleness,
adroitness,
effortlessness,
handiness
in the sense of eagerness
the voice of a woman speaking with breathless eagerness
Synonyms
passion,
interest,
enthusiasm,
intensity,
fervour,
ardour,
earnestness,
keenness,
heartiness,
thirst,
intentness
Nearby words of
readiness
reader
readership
readily
readiness
reading
ready
ready-made
Related terms of
readiness
in readiness
Synonyms of 'readiness'
readiness
Explore 'readiness' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ease
Definition
lack of difficulty
For ease of reference, only the relevant extracts of the regulations are included.
Synonyms
straightforwardness,
simplicity,
readiness
in the sense of facility
Definition
the ability to do things easily and well
They shared a facility for languages.
Synonyms
ability,
skill,
talent,
gift,
craft,
efficiency,
knack,
fluency,
proficiency,
dexterity,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
skilfulness
in the sense of fitness
There is a debate about his fitness for the job.
Synonyms
appropriateness,
qualifications,
adaptation,
competence,
readiness,
eligibility,
suitability,
propriety,
preparedness,
applicability,
aptness,
pertinence,
seemliness
in the sense of handiness
Synonyms
skill,
efficiency,
expertise,
knack,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
adroitness
in the sense of keenness
the keenness of the students
Synonyms
eagerness,
passion,
enthusiasm,
intensity,
zeal,
zest,
impatience,
fervour,
diligence,
ardour,
earnestness,
ebullience,
avidity,
avidness
in the sense of maturity
the dried seeds of peas that have been picked at maturity
Synonyms
ripeness,
perfection,
maturation
in the sense of preparation
Definition
the act of preparing or being prepared
a military build-up in preparation for war
Synonyms
readiness,
expectation,
provision,
safeguard,
precaution,
anticipation,
foresight,
preparedness,
alertness
in the sense of rapidity
the rapidity with which the weather can change
Synonyms
speed,
swiftness,
promptness,
speediness,
rush,
hurry,
expedition,
dispatch,
velocity,
haste,
alacrity,
quickness,
briskness,
fleetness,
celerity (formal),
promptitude,
precipitateness
in the sense of skill
Definition
special ability or expertise enabling one to perform an activity very well
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.