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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something;
[syn: eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness]

2. prompt willingness;
- Example: "readiness to continue discussions"
- Example: "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"
- Example: "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"
- Example: "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
[syn: readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Eagerness \Ea"ger*ness\, n.
   1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The
      eagerness of love." --Addison.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.]

   Syn: Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness;
        fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion;
        greediness.
        [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

eagerness
    n 1: a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
         [syn: eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness]
    2: prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions";
       "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they
       disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he
       tried to explain his forwardness in battle" [syn:
       readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness]