Willing: ready to do something
A person who is willing is ready to act or agree; explore the patterns used to express that readiness.
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English: Adjectives for precise descriptions
English: Describe qualities, feelings and differences with suitable adjectives, sentence patterns and translated examples.
Adventure journal
English: Adjectives for precise descriptions
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Reluctant: hesitation before acting
A difficult decision can leave someone hesitant or unwilling; see how reluctant describes that feeling and the action involved.
Read and practiseCapable: ability to act
A skilled guide or a machine with enough power can be described in terms of ability and competence.
Read and practiseExposure to harm and disadvantage
Frost, flooding and debt can expose people or things to harm; explore how this adjective names that risk.
Read and practiseSustainable: able to continue over time
A sustainable plan can last without exhausting the resources or support it depends on, from ecosystems to working routines.
Read and practisePersistent: continuing despite difficulty
A determined person keeps trying; a persistent problem or sound continues over time and can be difficult to stop.
Read and practiseConsistent: agreement and steady behaviour
Accounts can agree with evidence, and habits can stay steady over time: both can be described with consistent.
Read and practiseMutual: shared by both sides
Respect between neighbours and support between teams can go both ways; explore how to describe shared feelings and arrangements.
Read and practiseComplex: connected parts
A network of interlocking elements can be complex even when its purpose is easy to understand.
Read and practiseControversial topics and public disagreement
A disputed policy or decision can divide public opinion; explore how this adjective describes such disagreement.
Read and practiseAdequate: enough for a purpose
Sufficient space, training or light meets a particular need; learn to express that standard with this adjective.
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