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.

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Etymology

Origin of eagerness

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

Example Sentences

The eagerness of service companies to return despite past problems contrasts with the halting approach expressed by some of the largest U.S. producers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Designers said they are tapping into people’s eagerness to get off their phones and create memorable in-person experiences, along with concern about the high cost of traditional theme-park vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paul has made a career out of being impossible to predict - with the one constant his eagerness to disrupt the sport.

From BBC

The lesson is straightforward, says Workhelix Chief Executive James Milin: Willingness to experiment, not the business role, is the most important factor determining workers’ eagerness to adopt AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ambition
• ardor
• excitement
• fervor
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• thirst
• yearning
• zeal