1. the state of being prepared or willing to do something
2. the quality of being quick or prompt in response

Examples

• The team showed great readiness for the upcoming competition.
• Her readiness to help others made her very popular.
• The soldiers maintained a state of constant readiness.
• We were impressed by his readiness to learn new skills.
• The company’s readiness to adapt helped it survive the crisis.
• She answered with surprising readiness and confidence.
• The emergency supplies were kept in readiness at all times.