CEFR B1

eagerness

noun

Meaning

A quality of wanting to do or have something very much, often shown by excitement or enthusiasm.

Examples

Her eagerness to learn new things was evident in her constant questions.
He accepted the job offer with considerable eagerness.

Synonyms: interest, enthusiasm, zeal, ardor

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eagerness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡərnəs/

Definition

A quality of wanting to do or have something very much, often shown by excitement or enthusiasm.

Examples

Her eagerness to learn new things was evident in her constant questions.
He accepted the job offer with considerable eagerness.

How to Use eagerness

eagerness to do something (prepositional phrase): Wanting to do a particular action very much. — "Her eagerness to please made her a valuable employee."
eagerness for something (prepositional phrase): Wanting a particular thing very much. — "The children's eagerness for candy was obvious."

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