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
eagerness (usually uncountable, plural eagernesses)
The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
(obsolete) Tartness; sourness
• 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
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
