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 eagerness eagerness /ˈiːgɝnəs/

noun

  1. () A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something  ( avidity , avidness , keenness , eagerness )
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
      The children were filled with eagerness as they waited for their turn on the amusement park rides.
    The children were filled with eagerness as they waited for their turn on the amusement park rides.
  2. Prompt willingness  ( eagerness , forwardness , zeal , readiness )
    prompt willingness
     Readiness to continue discussions
    readiness to continue discussions
     They showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
    they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
     They disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
    they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
     He tried to explain his forwardness in battle
    he tried to explain his forwardness in battle