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eagerness

American  
[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /

noun

  1. in an earnest, ardent, or eager way; keenness.

    The professor’s love for the topic, and her eagerness to share it with others, comes across in every word of every lecture.

Etymology

Origin of eagerness

eager ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Her genuine pride in Summers’ work, and eagerness for it to succeed, is tangible in every post and promotional video — just like Kaye and Harvey imagined.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

On the other side, Xi's eagerness to meet Lee signals the pressure he faces in finding a regional ally, Park Seung-chan, professor of China studies at Yongin University told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Klein said the stock’s momentum reflects eagerness among investors to buy the dip in optical-component manufacturers.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

Now the old man was looking at him with timid eagerness.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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