eagerness
6 synonyms and 5 antonyms for eagerness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use eagerness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
eagerness to learn
show eagerness
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English egernesse, egrenesse, equivalent to eager + -ness.
Full origin of eagerness →Frequently asked questions
What does “eagerness” mean?
The word “eagerness” means a strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something. In plain terms, the quality of being keen and enthusiastic about something.
How do you pronounce “eagerness”?
“Eagerness” is pronounced EE-guh-nuhs (/ˈiɡɚnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “eagerness” in a sentence?
Here is “eagerness” used in a sentence: “His eagerness to help was obvious from the first day.”
What part of speech is “eagerness”?
“Eagerness” is a noun.
