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

But the danger comes when experimentation is mistaken for production readiness.

— Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Modern stealth fighters depend on ground-level operational support to maintain peak combat readiness.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Bain’s message is that incumbents with proprietary data, customer relationships and a willingness to redesign workflows could be well positioned to capture value.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Whether this works will depend on its agility and willingness of brands to adapt to a market that’s completely changed in the past decade.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

The state auditor, a separate agency that reports to the state Legislature, launched its own audit about the timeliness of the report.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The timeliness of the issues discussed in the series is spot on right out of the gate in episode one with Amir not having housing, considering that was just happening to students at Howard University.

— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of timeliness

Noun

Deploying intelligent dispatching platforms has become critical to protecting departure punctuality, maintaining audit compliance and delivering dignified passenger care.

— Justin Newell, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
For Cocktail Parties, Barbecues, and Open Houses Not every invitation requires the same level of punctuality.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of punctuality

Noun

Barkate is a skilled route runner with soft hands, quickness and a good feel for zone coverages.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
The murder happens at night; the next morning, despite Abby’s quickness to accuse Bridget of the crime, the police take an immigrant into custody.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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