eagerness

noun

Definition of eagernessnext
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest students with an eagerness to learn

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  1. enthusiasm
  2. thirst
  3. excitement
Noun
  • After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.
    Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
    Hunter Ingram for Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • The postponement, however, didn’t dampen the excitement.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Gaga shared her excitement about performing at Coachella in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of excitement
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Thesaurus Entries Near eagerness

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eagerness

eagle-eyed

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