willing

Definition

Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.

Etymology

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him."
• "In the eyes of Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke the apotheosis of the Celebrity was complete. The people of Asquith were not only willing to attend the house-warming, but had been worked up to the pitch of eagerness. The Celebrity as a matter of course was master of ceremonies."
• ""Of course, the ventilation is awful. We pump the air down, but two-hour shifts are the most the men can do - and they are willing lads too.""