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eagerness in WordNet English dictionary
noun- a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
eagerness avidity avidness keenness
- prompt willingness
"readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
readiness eagerness zeal forwardness
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