Definition of Eagerness

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

Exact synonyms: Avidity, Avidness, Keenness
Generic synonyms: Enthusiasm
Specialized synonyms: Ardor, Ardour, Elan, Zeal
Derivative terms: Avid, Avid, Eager

2. Noun. Prompt willingness. "He tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
Exact synonyms: Forwardness, Readiness, Zeal
Generic synonyms: Willingness

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

1. [n -ES]

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

each other
each to his own
each week
each year
eaches
eachother
eachwhere
eadish
eadishes
eager
eager beavers
eagerer
eagerest
eagerly
eagerness (current term)
eagernesses
eagers
eagle
eagle-eyed
eagle-owl
eagle eye
eagle owl
eagle owls
eagle ray
eagle scout
eagled
eaglehawk
eaglehawks
eaglelike

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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