'Eagerness' definitions:

Definition of 'eagerness'

(from WordNet)
noun
A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something [syn: eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness]
noun
Prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle" [syn: readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness]

Definition of 'Eagerness'

From: GCIDE
  • Eagerness \Ea"ger*ness\, n.
  • 1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.]
  • Syn: Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness; fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion; greediness. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'eagerness'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Eagerness'