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 12 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eagerness along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for eagerness

Antonyms for eagerness

Meanings of eagerness

  • noun
    1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
    2. 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 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eagerness, such as: ambition, apathy, ardor, coolness, enthusiasm, excitement, fervor.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • apprehensiveness
  • concern
  • discomfort
  • disquiet
  • eagerness
  • excitement
  • ferment
  • flightiness
  • hostility
  • insomnia
  • instability
  • jitteriness
  • jitters
  • jumpiness
  • nerves
  • nervousness
  • pressure
  • restlessness
  • skittishness
  • strain
  • suspense
  • tension
  • turbulence
  • turmoil
  • unease
  • uneasiness
  • unrest
  • worry

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keenness

  • acerbity
  • acidity
  • acumen
  • acuteness
  • appetite
  • astuteness
  • bite
  • bitterness
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  • edge
  • enthusiasm
  • insight
  • intelligence
  • poignance
  • poignancy
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  • severity
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