Eagerness meaning

What does “eagerness” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“eagerness” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.

eagerness

noun

  1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

  2. prompt willingness

    “readiness to continue discussions”

    “they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University