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Definitions

eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /
NOUN
enthusiasm, anxiousness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambition ardor excitement fervor hunger impatience keenness longing thirst yearning zeal
STRONG
alacrity anticipation avidity earnestness greediness gusto heartiness impetuosity intentness promptness quickness solicitude vehemence voracity zest zing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy coolness indifference satisfaction
STRONG
dullness reluctance slowness
WEAK
disinterest

Example Sentences

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Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Her genuine pride in Summers’ work, and eagerness for it to succeed, is tangible in every post and promotional video — just like Kaye and Harvey imagined.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Numerous studies have found that in its eagerness to agree with the user, the model validated unhealthy or dangerous behaviour, and even led people to delusional thinking.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Klein said the stock’s momentum reflects eagerness among investors to buy the dip in optical-component manufacturers.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

He seemed harmless, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that his accommodating manner, his eagerness to help us, was masking something unpleasant, something more sinister in him.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall