1
: inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready
willing and eager to help
2
: prompt to act or respond
lending a willing hand
3
: done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance
a willing sacrifice
4
: of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional
willingness
noun
Examples of willing in a Sentence
He was a willing participant in the crime.
She's lending a willing hand.
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Bart H. Meijer, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Bart H. Meijer, USA Today, 4 June 2025
For some consumers, like those who were more than willing to pay $2,000 initially, this is not a problem at all.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025
After giving Burnes a $210 million deal, the Diamondbacks may be willing to let Gallen walk.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Staying closely attuned to your customer base and being willing to iterate your product or service swiftly is critical.
—Will Fan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for willing
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“Willing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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