eagerness

noun

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

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Recent Examples of eagerness This network effect may account for 1X’s eagerness to get robots in the home. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 For the three, the moment marked the beginning of a great opportunity for the rookies, who all couldn’t hold back their eagerness to prove themselves. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 25 June 2026 During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 June 2026 Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Not unlike Jace, Collett’s experience on the show was defined by his eagerness to be involved; just as Jace demands to go to battle, Collett is keen to celebrate with the smallfolk during his final hour on the show. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Despite his eagerness to embrace AI, Tan demurred on sharing how OCBC will measure the return on its AI investment. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 July 2026 On an afternoon last month at an American Legion parking lot in Bel Air, Maryland, locals—many sporting the Stars and Stripes in cap, tee, and even Croc form—waited for a glimpse of the past with an eagerness history teachers could only dream of. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
  1. enthusiasm
  2. thirst
  3. excitement
Noun
  • Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • At a time when demand for new electric vehicles is cooling and cars are getting harder to afford, EV company Slate Auto has made a customizable truck that could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the industry.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of excitement

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