NYT Dictionary

WILLING

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbWILL-ingwill-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Old English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

agreeableagreeingconsentingvoluntaryup toassentingacquiescentpleasedhappyobliging

Antonyms

disinheritunwilling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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