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eagerness

/ˈiː.ɡɚ.nəs/
ea · ger · ness
Adverb:eagerly
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Adjective:eager
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eagerness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness or ardent desire.

Example

"The students showed great eagerness to begin their science experiments."

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• Rhymes for eagerness

• Nearby Words

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eagerly
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eagle
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'eager' (via Old French 'aigre', from Latin 'acer', meaning 'sharp' or 'keen') combined with the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eagerness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eagerness
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