Word family (noun) willingness ≠ unwillingness (adjective) willing ≠ unwilling (adverb) willingly ≠ unwillingly.

adjective. disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along. cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker. done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwill‧ing‧ness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] the state of being prepared to do something He has shown no willingness to compromise.

adjective

(rare, transitive) To wish, desire (something). [9th-18th c.] (rare, intransitive) To wish or desire (that something happen); to intend (that).

Frequently Asked Questions About willing Some common synonyms of willing are deliberate, intentional, and voluntary. While all these words mean “done or brought about of one’s own will,” willing implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another.

1 : inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready willing and eager to help. 2 : prompt to act or respond lending a willing hand. 3 : done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance a willing sacrifice. 4 : of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional.

Ways of saying that you are willing to do something – thesaurus

1. yes. adverb. used when you are agreeing to do something.
2. all right. interjection.
3. no problem. phrase.
4. I’d love to. phrase.
5. I suppose (so) phrase.
6. with pleasure. phrase.
7. it would be an honour. phrase.
8. no sooner said than done. phrase.

I’m here for you. I have nowhere else I need to be or want to be. I’m here, with you, because this is where I choose to be. I’m going to help so you might as well tell me what you need, because I’m going to help.

bequeath

• bestow.
• commit.
• devise.
• endow.
• entrust.
• grant.
• hand down.
• hand on.

yes

• affirmative.
• amen.
• fine.
• good.
• okay.
• yea.
• all right.
• aye.

Alternatives for ‘Happy to Help’

1. I’d love to help.
2. Certainly.
3. It would be my pleasure.
4. You got it.
5. Not a problem.
6. Don’t hestitate to reach out.
7. At your service.
8. I’d be more than willing to assist.

Formal

1. We regret to inform you that …
2. I am glad to inform you that …
3. We are / I am happy to let you know that …
4. We would be glad to …

Here are some ways to say, “I’m here for you,” to a good friend who is going through a rough time.

1. I’m here to listen.
2. I’m here to help.
3. It’s okay to cry in front of me.
4. Tell me how you feel.
5. Even if you don’t want to talk now, call me any time, day or night.
6. You helped me when __________ .

1 joyous, joyful, blithe, cheerful, merry, contented, blissful, satisfied. 4 favorable, propitious; successful, prosperous.

transitive verb. 1 : upset, overthrow The tornado overwhelmed many mobile homes. 2a : to cover over completely : submerge The city was overwhelmed by the flooding caused by the hurricane. b : to overcome by superior force or numbers The city was overwhelmed by the invading army.

This combination causes the intense feeling of total despair associated with being overwhelmed. Often, overwhelm is as uncomfortable as it is uncontrollable. It rears its head as anxiety, anger, or significant irritability and worry. Doubt and helplessness also make their way into a person’s normal thought process.

Overwhelmed sentence example

1. He must have been overwhelmed with the responsibility – and guilt.
2. She felt suddenly overwhelmed by loneliness.
3. She rubbed her face, overwhelmed by her day.
4. Carmen gazed down at Matthew, overwhelmed with the joy of motherhood.
5. She managed a smile, too overwhelmed by her emotions to speak.

overwhelm (noun): the action of overwhelming; the fact or state of being overwhelmed; an instance of this.

CK 311395 She was overwhelmed by the sad news. CK 302758 He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love. CM 20024 The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority. NekoKanjya 3305991 Tom was overwhelmed by the amount of work he had to do.

Something overwhelming is very intense and hard to deal with: overwhelming events make people worried and stressed out. It’s hard to overcome overwhelming things. If you feel an overwhelming need to laugh, you’re probably going to laugh. If you have an overwhelming feeling of sadness, you’ll probably cry.

10 Ways to Stop Feeling Overworked and Overwhelmed

1. Recognize and overcome the tyranny of the present.
2. Ask, “Is this really necessary?”
3. Push reset on your calendar.
4. Understand and set your operating rhythm.
5. Schedule the most important tasks first.
6. Give yourself time for unconscious thought.
7. Set boundaries.

While it’s easy to be overwhelmed by chores or complaints, it’s also possible to be overwhelmed by good things — if they occur in large quantities. You might enjoy a stack of pancakes for breakfast, but you’d probably find a truckload of pancakes overwhelming.

Tell her that the break likely is the right thing to do since she’s feeling so overwhelmed. Explain that you understand it’s her timetable, so she should contact you when she’s in a better mental and emotional place. You offer to provide any emotional support she feels she needs. (Don’t worry; she won’t ask.)

Hey, I appreciate that you shared your feelings with me. I want you to know that I am here if you need to talk about it. I’m keen to know why you feel lonely? Do you feel isolated when you’re with people or do you simply not see enough people?

Ensure her that you’re on her side.

• “I know that this must feel terrible right now. I’m so sorry.”
• “I can’t imagine how you feel. I know this can’t be easy.”
• “I’m sorry that you’re upset. Please let me know if I can do anything to make it better.”

To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of 8 things to say to someone when they’re stressed.

• “You’re not alone.”
• “I’m your #1 fan!”
• “It’s ok to take a break.”
• “How can I help?”
• “Your feelings are valid.”
• “You’ve done it before!
• “Focus on one thing at a time.”
• “I’m here if you want to talk.”