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

ambition
ardor
enthusiasm
excitement
fervor
hunger
impatience
keenness
longing
thirst
yearning
zeal

Antonyms for eagerness

apathy
coolness
indifference
satisfaction
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 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.