eagerness

noun

Definition of eagernessnext
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest students with an eagerness to learn

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  1. enthusiasm
  2. thirst
  3. excitement
Noun
  • On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • From my own observations, the enthusiasm and thirst of procurement professionals to learn and apply innovative practices from procurement was unmatched in 2024.
    Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Excessive loss of fluids can lead to dehydration and contribute to symptoms like thirst, fatigue, and headache.
    Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • Kamiya's feelings are understandable, as leakers often kill any excitement for product reveals while derailing the plans of marketing departments.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • However, this week’s surge showcases the underlying excitement from investors as Trump readies for his second term.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of excitement
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Thesaurus Entries Near eagerness

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eagerness

eagle-eyed

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