Antonyms for readiness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : red-ee-nis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛd i nɪs

Definition of readiness

Origin : mid-14c., "state of preparation, preparedness;" late 14c., "promptness;" from ready (adj.) + -ness. As "willingness" from c.1400.

noun skill; eagerness

Example sentences :

Hold thyself in readiness to come down upon the first summons.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

The talkers were putting the anaesthetizing-room in readiness for the afternoon.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

At last, on the eve of the happy day, everything was in readiness.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

They, with the three on watch, were to get the vessel in readiness for immediate departure.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Trapper Jim was getting some of the bear meat in readiness for cooking.
Extract from : « With Trapper Jim in the North Woods » by Lawrence J. Leslie

Sally found it hard to believe in Hetty's readiness to welcome her baby.
Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous

That I might at least show my readiness in wishing to be grateful, I took every care of her in my power.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

I have some papers to arrange, which I should wish to show him, and I cannot have them sooner in readiness.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I had some friends in readiness, who were to have accompanied me to them.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Cellini was remarkable for his readiness and dexterity in handicraft.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Synonyms for readiness

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