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 — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 He has already been replaced by Kit Harington, who expressed his eagerness and excitement at joining the Rowlings project.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

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Noun

Nvidia posted blockbuster second-quarter results, and the enthusiasm is spilling over into other parts of the semiconductor sector.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Younger consumers' enthusiasm for fall, a desire to plan ahead and retailers' efforts to extend seasonal spending may all be helping drive the shift.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
What the estate has built in the 15 years since his death is a testament to the thirst for life that the artist had while on this earth.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

The 100-meter sprint in Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval brought together the world’s fastest runners, hurtling along at breakneck speed to shrieks of excitement from a captivated crowd.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
But as the excitement for launch built, and the days until Roman's launch dwindled, excitement over the possibility of a solar transit spread among the photojournalists at KSC.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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