eagerness

Noun
Synonyms: avidityavidnesskeennessreadinesszealforwardness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with somethingSynonyms: avidityavidnesskeenness
  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”Synonyms: readinesszealforwardness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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