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

But Mrs. Kleermaker had jumped to her feet with pathetic eagerness and was already stacking plates and cups.

From Literature

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

Shivering with eagerness, the cub wagged his tail and yipped a noisy welcome.

From Literature

I was touched by the eagerness in her voice.

From Literature

“I can do the work,” I blurted out and then tried to pare back my own eagerness.

From Literature

Related Words

• ambition
• ardor
• excitement
• fervor
• hunger
• impatience
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• longing
• thirst
• yearning
• zeal