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

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

His performance is pure puppy, from the way he silently studies Ray’s silent cues to the eagerness with which he leaps up to fetch Ray a beer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

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 • Dec. 28, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Even in his eagerness the old question flashed through Ranofer’s mind: Where does he go?

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Related Words

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