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willingness
[/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/]
noun
disposição
1.
The quality or state of being ready and eager to do something; consent or agreement to do something
Her willingness to help made the project successful.
Sua disposição em ajudar tornou o projeto bem-sucedido.
2.
The absence of reluctance; readiness or promptness in acting
He showed willingness to learn new skills.
Ele demonstrou disposição em aprender novas habilidades.
Synonyms
readiness
eagerness
enthusiasm
consent
agreement
preparedness
inclination
Antonyms
reluctance
unwillingness
resistance
disinclination
hesitation
refusal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
disposição
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
disposição
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
disposição
Standard usage, sometimes 'boa vontade' for 'good willingness'
Portugal
disposição
Also 'boa vontade' (goodwill) in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
willingness to go the extra mile
show willingness
lack willingness
demonstrate willingness
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