eagerness — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

eagerness (ˈiːɡərnəs)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈiːɡərnəs

Meaning

Meaning: keen enthusiasm

A strong feeling of wanting to do something.

Examples

🗣 His eagerness to help impressed the teacher.

Etymology

From ‘eager’ plus ‘-ness’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names the quality of being enthusiastic and willing.

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