eagerness English

Meaning eagerness meaning

What does eagerness mean?

eagerness

— noun a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

— noun (= readiness, zeal, forwardness) 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 eagerness synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as eagerness?

eagerness English » English

zeal

keenness

desire

enthusiasm

ardour

ardor

inclination

avidity

ambition

wish

itch

interest

fancy

greediness

readiness

impatience

covetousness

yearning

forwardness

fervor

curiosity

anxiety

longing

earnestness

avidness

alacrity

willingness

relish

passion

impetuosity

heat

greed

fervour

fervency

energy

desperation

avarice

zest

zealotry

will

warmth

vigor

vehemence

urgency

urge

towardness

spring in one’s step

sedulity

run

risking one’s life

Topics eagerness topics

What do people use eagerness to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel good Interested

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