willingness

/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ (ame, ipa)

willingness — noun

1. the attitude or feeling of being ready and glad to do something that is asked or

1.名詞B2
釋義

the attitude or feeling of being ready and glad to do something that is asked or expected

例句

Mira showed a clear willingness to help her classmates with their maths homework.

willingness + to-infinitive for showing readiness to help

The manager praised Tomás for his willingness to take on extra responsibilities.

同義詞
  • readiness

    focuses on being prepared and able, slightly less emotional than willingness

  • eagerness

    stronger enthusiasm; suggests active desire rather than just consent

  • openness

    suggests a receptive attitude, often used with new ideas or experiences

  • enthusiasm

    strong positive energy; less about duty and more about genuine excitement

反義詞
  • unwillingness

    the direct opposite: refusal or resistance to do something

  • reluctance

    hesitation or slowness to act; less absolute than unwillingness

文法句型

willingness + to-infinitive

willingness + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

This noun is most often followed by a to-infinitive that specifies the action someone is willing to take. Common verbs that introduce willingness are show, express, demonstrate, and indicate. The possessive form (his/her/their/its willingness) is very frequent.

常見錯誤

❌I have willingness to help.
✅I am willing to help.
💡In everyday speech, the adjective willing + to-infinitive sounds more natural than the noun form.
❌He showed willingness for helping.
✅He showed willingness to help.
💡Willingness takes a to-infinitive, not the preposition for + gerund.