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

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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

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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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