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more eager

ADJECTIVE

anxious, enthusiastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambitious greedy hungry impatient keen restless thirsty

STRONG

craving earnest hankering intent longing pining wild yearning

WEAK

acquisitive agog antsy appetent ardent athirst avid breathless champing at the bit covetous desiring desirous dying to fervent fervid gung ho heated hot hot to trot rarin' to go ready and willing restive self-starting solicitous vehement voracious warmblooded wishful zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

satisfied

WEAK

apathetic disinterested dispassionate unconcerned uneager unenthusiastic

Example Sentences

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Amazon has been more eager to acquire companies to help expand its empire, now worth $2.26 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Pahlavi has also criticized some of his more eager supporters, saying a democratic system is better equipped to accommodate political differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

As the U.S. economy remains uncertain, investors are warranted to be more eager to invest in healthcare because of its less-discretionary nature.

From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025

CANTON, Ohio — Trey Lance welcomes any opportunity that comes his way — a vexing four NFL seasons have only made him more eager — so Thursday night felt especially good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

They’re more eager to talk about it than I thought they’d be.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy