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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

I approach every book-review assignment with a professional eagerness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

On the other side, Xi's eagerness to meet Lee signals the pressure he faces in finding a regional ally, Park Seung-chan, professor of China studies at Yongin University told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Kingshaw did not like this new eagerness and hopefulness about her, now that she was at Warings.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill