readiness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdɪnəs/

Definition

The state of being prepared or willing to do something.

Examples

• Her readiness to help was evident from the moment she arrived.

• The company announced its readiness to negotiate a new contract.

• The system's readiness for the upgrade was tested thoroughly.

How to Use readiness

readiness for (prepositional phrase)

Preparedness to face or engage in something. — "The team showed great readiness for the challenge ahead."

readiness to (prepositional phrase)

Willingness or eagerness to perform an action. — "His readiness to learn new skills impressed his manager."

Synonyms of readiness

Words with a similar meaning to readiness:

• preparedness
• willingness
• promptness
• availability

Antonyms of readiness

Words with the opposite meaning to readiness:

• unpreparedness
• hesitation

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