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Definition of Eagerness

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

2. Noun. Prompt willingness. "He tried to explain his forwardness in battle"

Definition of Eagerness

1. n. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.

Definition of Eagerness

1. Noun. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete) Tartness; sourness ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eagerness

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Medical Definition of Eagerness

1. 1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." 2. Tartness; sourness. Synonym: Ardor, vehemence, earnestness, impetuosity, heartiness, fervor, fervency, avidity, zeal, craving, heat, passion, greediness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eagerness

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Literary usage of Eagerness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of the People of the United States: From the Revolution to the by John Bach McMaster (1906)
"The eagerness of the poor to emigrate is well illustrated by two incidents which are but specimens of many. A ship captain about to sail for America ..."

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