eagerness
The word “eagerness” has 3 syllables: ea-ger-ness
It's pronounced as /ˈiːɡərnəs/
What is synonym and antonym for eagerness?
In the thesaurus, “eagerness” has 40 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for eagerness along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for eagerness
- alacrity
- ambition
- amenability
- anticipation
- appetence
- appetency
- appetite
- ardor
- avidity
- avidness
- desirousness
- earnestness
- enthusiasm
- excitement
- fervency
- fervor
- greediness
- gusto
- heartiness
- hunger
- impatience
- impetuosity
- intentness
- keenness
- longing
- lust
- passion
- promptness
- quickness
- readiness
- solicitude
- thirst
- vehemence
- voracity
- warmth
- willingness
- yearning
- zeal
- zest
- zing
Antonyms for eagerness
- aloofness
- apathy
- casualness
- coolness
- detachment
- disinterest
- dullness
- halfheartedness
- impassivity
- indifference
- insouciance
- languidness
- languor
- lukewarmness
- nonchalance
- reluctance
- satisfaction
- slowness
- unconcern
Meanings of eagerness
- noun
- The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
- Tartness; sourness.
Example Sentences
- The candidate's eagerness to contribute stood out during the team meeting.
- As the project deadline approached, the team worked with renewed eagerness to meet the target.
- The students displayed eagerness to participate in the science experiment.
- The chef noted the customer's eagerness to try the restaurant's signature dish.
- Her eagerness to learn new skills made her a valuable asset to the company.
On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eagerness, such as: alacrity, aloofness, ambition, amenability, anticipation, apathy, appetence.
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- ferment
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- jitteriness
- jitters
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- nerves
- nervousness
- pressure
- restlessness
- skittishness
- strain
- suspense
- tension
- turbulence
- turmoil
- unease
- uneasiness
- unrest
- worry
fanaticism
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