eagerness eagerness /ˈiːgɝnəs/

noun

1. () A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something  ( avidity , avidness , keenness , eagerness )
   a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
     The children were filled with eagerness as they waited for their turn on the amusement park rides.
   The children were filled with eagerness as they waited for their turn on the amusement park rides.
   
2. Prompt willingness  ( eagerness , forwardness , zeal , readiness )
   prompt willingness
    Readiness to continue discussions
   readiness to continue discussions
    They showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
   they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
    They disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
   they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
    He tried to explain his forwardness in battle
   he tried to explain his forwardness in battle