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
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 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eagerness, such as: alacrity, aloofness, ambition, amenability, anticipation, apathy, appetence.

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