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eagerness

ˈiːɡərnəs

[ˈiːɡərnəs]

keen enthusiasm

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A strong feeling of wanting to do something.

Example

His eagerness to help impressed the teacher.

His eagerness to help impressed the teacher.

Etymology

From 'eager' plus '-ness'.

How & Where It’s Used

Names the quality of being enthusiastic and willing.

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