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

Specifically, Russian strategists have been concerned by the French and British governments’ modernization of their nuclear programs and apparent readiness to wield them more assertively.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Relativity is ahead in second stage testing, but Stoke has a lead in launch site readiness.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Though postponed, the 73-year-old musician knew the band’s messages would land with as much timeliness as ever.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The curators, David Breslin and Brinda Kumar, don’t accomplish this with appeals to timeliness or relevance but with a mighty selection of pieces—more than a hundred and twenty, from eighty-two different institutions—and smart exhibition design.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 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

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