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willingness
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
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What does willingness mean?
noun
- The state of being willing
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It was true that Lapham had defied Rogers to bring on his men, and had implied his willingness to negotiate with them.
Analogous to imitation, and part of the social instinct, is a credulity, a willingness to accept as if personally experienced things stated.
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Each team had its leader, and efficiency depended largely on the willingness and ability of this dog to punish skulking and disobedience.
But there is a kind of passivity, willingness to let experiences accumulate and sink in and ripen, which is an essential of development.
Only as we show willingness and wisdom in giving counsel--in receiving counsel--and in sharing burdens, will we wisely perform the work of peace.