eagerness

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eagerness

The child's eagerness to open the birthday present is clear.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A strong and enthusiastic desire or interest to do or have something: A feeling of keen anticipation, excitement, or impatience for something expected or desired.
    • Prompt willingness; readiness: A state of being prepared and eager to act or engage in something.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her eagerness to learn new languages impressed her teachers.
    • The children's eagerness for the holiday was evident in their constant questions.
    • He accepted the challenging project with great eagerness.
Advanced Usage
  • "with eagerness": Used to describe the manner in which an action is performed.
    • She listened to the story with great eagerness.
  • "eagerness for": Indicates the object of the desire.
    • There is a noticeable eagerness for change among the voters.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eager (adj): Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy.
    • He was eager to start his new job.
  • Eagerly (adv): In an eager manner.
    • The audience waited eagerly for the performance to begin.
Synonyms
  • Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
  • Keenness: Eagerness or enthusiasm.
  • Avidity: Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm.
  • Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
Antonyms
  • Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
  • Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
  • Reluctance: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
eagerness

The child's eagerness to open the birthday present is clear.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something