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      • Meaning of eagerness in English eagerness noun [ U ] uk / ˈiː.ɡə.nəs / us / ˈiː.ɡɚ.nəs / Add to word list B2 the state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable:
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  2. EAGERNESS definition: 1. the state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or…. Learn more.

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      EAGER definition: 1. wanting very much to do or have...

  3. EAGER definition: 1. wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable: 2…. Learn more.

  4. Definitions of eagerness. noun. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something. synonyms: avidity, avidness, keenness. see more. noun. prompt willingness. “they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”. synonyms: forwardness, readiness, zeal.

  5. The meaning of EAGER is marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest. How to use eager in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Eager.

  6. Eagerness definition: in an earnest, ardent, or eager way; keenness. See examples of EAGERNESS used in a sentence.

  7. keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing. I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing. 2. characterized by or revealing great earnestness. an eager look. 3. obsolete. keen; sharp; biting. SYNONYMS 1. enthusiastic, desirous.

  8. There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun eagerness, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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