EAGERNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

eagerness

noun

Definition of eagerness

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest students with an eagerness to learn

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Recent Examples of eagerness In fact, even Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has billed himself as America’s top bond salesman, has noted the eagerness with which AI companies are offering debt—no matter the cost of borrowing. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 He has already been replaced by Kit Harington, who expressed his eagerness and excitement at joining the Rowlings project. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead, Curry connected with fans like me because, as a performer, the man seemed able to do anything, and do it with a kind of liberated abandon and eagerness to entertain. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026 Yet, for all that seeming eagerness to mend the relationship, at least one Diamondbacks player let on about the mood in the clubhouse. — Marc Carig, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, her parents’ cheerful transparency—their coarse jokes, their eagerness to name things that should not be named—appeared to Nidhi in a faintly embarrassing light. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 But despite that extra eagerness, the Grand Sport X hasn’t sacrificed its everyday appeal. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 And women’s eagerness to lead—which surged following the release of Sheryl Sandberg’s 2013 call to action, Lean In—seems to have has plateaued. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 July 2026 The supervisor was especially impressed by the student’s communication skills and eagerness to learn. — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness

Noun

The convention -- part rally, part fundraiser -- comes as Republicans try to boost enthusiasm heading into the final stretch before Election Day.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The move was sure to spark criticism that the president was paying Americans to vote Republican as the party struggles to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and faces a challenging midterm outlook.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Amiri finally found an apartment with an elevator big enough for his three kids, but is experiencing the downside of the excitement surrounding Celine Dion’s return to the stage with a residency at Paris La Défense Arena.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The reaction was overwhelmingly positive after feeling prioritized by management, which was followed by the excitement of seeing a press release go live and be picked up by the media.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of excitement

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