PROMPTNESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

promptness

noun

Definition of promptness

as in readiness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring

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Recent Examples of promptness Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The companies will explore requirements for a potential US facility producing nuclear fuel, fuel components and microreactor modules, along with engineering design and operational-readiness planning.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The guidance was set to take effect immediately, and the Pentagon said it is aimed at improving military readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability issues.

— Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Heading into the holidays, that tension between a willingness to spend and pressure on household budgets will likely shape consumer behavior.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Manouzi sees her Dearborn clients as especially entrepreneurial, with a willingness to test new, innovative approaches that might boost sales, or, for a restaurant business, bring diners into a space.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Come for the timeliness, stay for Cap wrecking a bunch of guys in an elevator.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of timeliness

Noun

Following the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Guardians on Friday in Cleveland, Witt also showed off his quickness in a different manner.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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