promptness

Noun

Meaning

Promptitude; readiness; quickness of decision or action.

Cheerful willingness; alacrity.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

punctuality promptitude alacrity timeliness speed despatch condition velocity watch availability commitment proximity convenience enthusiasm dispatch
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Antonyms

delay gap dislike detention indifference hesitation
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Hypernyms

timing rapidity quickness celerity speediness rapidness

Examples

He promised me this with promptness, making the jocular remark that his chief trouble was to find places for the too many generals who wanted to be at the head of affairs, to command armies, etc." Source: Internet

At one point, only 29 Helens agreed that promptness was important (the thirtieth Helen was running late). Source: Internet

In another example, Sun Microsystems can use market segmentation to classify its clients according to their promptness to adopt new products. citation Market segmentation allows for a better allocation of a firm's finite resources. Source: Internet

He said that he was delighted by the promptness of Abubakar’s responses to the requests made concerning the actualisation of the Ekiti Airport Project. Source: Internet

Despite our family’s very poor record for promptness, Pa somehow managed to get us to the gate on Commonwealth almost exactly as it opened at 6 a.m., when we could still park on the grounds. Source: Internet

“Further, as and when any individual request is made, the same shall be attended to by the administration with all promptness. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

promptless promptly promptly-pinnate promptress promptuary prompture