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English noun: eagerness

1. eagerness (feeling) a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something


Synonymsavidity, avidness, keenness


Broader (hypernym)enthusiasm


Narrower (hyponym)ardor, ardour, elan, zeal

2. eagerness (attribute) prompt willingness


SamplesReadiness 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.


Synonymsforwardness, readiness, zeal


Broader (hypernym)willingness









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