READINESS

readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness

(noun) prompt willingness; “readiness to continue discussions”; “they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”; “they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority”; “he tried to explain his forwardness in battle”

facility, readiness

(noun) a natural effortlessness; “they conversed with great facility”; “a happy readiness of conversation”--Jane Austen

set, readiness

(noun) (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; “the subjects’ set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution”; “his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set”

readiness, preparedness, preparation

(noun) the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); “putting them in readiness”; “their preparation was more than adequate”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

readiness (usually uncountable, plural readinesses)

The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

Willingness.

Anagrams

• arsenides, nearsides

Source: Wiktionary

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Read"i*ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness. They received the word with all readiness of mind. Acts xvii. 11.

Syn.

– Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude; promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness; dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See Facility.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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