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readiness

 

[ ˈrɛdɪnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a state of preparedness

The state of being fully prepared or ready for something.

Synonyms

preparedness, willingness

Examples of usage

  • I was impressed by her readiness to help in any way she could.
  • His readiness to learn new skills is admirable.
  • The team's readiness for the competition was evident in their training sessions.
Context #2 | Noun

willingness to do something

The quality of being willing to do something.

Synonyms

eagerness, enthusiasm, willingness

Examples of usage

  • She showed great readiness to take on new challenges.
  • Their readiness to cooperate with the authorities was appreciated.
  • I was surprised by his readiness to apologize for his mistake.
Context #3 | Noun

speed or promptness

The state of being quick to act or respond.

Synonyms

promptness, quickness, speediness

Examples of usage

  • The paramedics' readiness saved the patient's life.
  • Her readiness to make decisions quickly impressed her colleagues.
  • I admire his readiness to tackle difficult tasks without hesitation.

Translations

Translations of the word "readiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prontidão

🇮🇳 तत्परता

🇩🇪 Bereitschaft

🇮🇩 kesiapan

🇺🇦 готовність

🇵🇱 gotowość

🇯🇵 準備

🇫🇷 prêt

🇪🇸 preparación

🇹🇷 hazır olma

🇰🇷 준비

🇸🇦 استعداد

🇨🇿 připravenost

🇸🇰 pripravenosť

🇨🇳 准备

🇸🇮 pripravljenost

🇮🇸 tilbúinn

🇰🇿 дайындық

🇬🇪 მზადყოფნა

🇦🇿 hazırlıq

🇲🇽 preparación

Etymology

The word "readiness" originated from the Middle English word "redinesse", meaning promptness or willingness. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of readiness has always been associated with preparedness, willingness, and quick response. The word has evolved over time to encompass various aspects of being prepared, eager, and prompt in different situations.

See also: already, unready.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,176 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.