EAGERNESS
readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness
(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”
eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness
(noun) a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
eagerness (usually uncountable, plural eagernesses)
The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
(obsolete) Tartness; sourness
Anagrams
• Gerasenes, eagreness, green seas, sea greens
Source: Wiktionary
Ea"ger*ness, n.
1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." Addison.
2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.]
Syn.
– Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness; fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion; greediness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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