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eagerness
eagerness
/ˈiːgɝnəs/
noun
(
)
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.
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
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