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eagerness - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'eagerness' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Eagerness [ n.]
- The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
- Tartness; sourness.

Meaning of 'eagerness' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . eagerness [ n]
Meaning (1):
- prompt willingness
Example in sentence:
  • he tried to explain his forwardness in battle;
  • readiness to continue discussions;
  • they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority;
  • they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel

Nearby Words:

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