Word
eagerness
Phoneticsea·ger·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈiɡɝnəs/
UK/ˈiːɡənəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a strong feeling of wanting to do something or to get something. You use this when you are very excited and ready to start a task.
n. a strong desire or enthusiasm for something. Often used to describe a state of readiness or a high level of motivation.
Examples
“She showed great eagerness to learn the new software.”
“The eagerness of the young athletes to win the championship was evident in their every movement on the field.”
“While the committee appreciated the eagerness of the volunteers, they noted that a more systematic approach to the project was necessary to ensure long-term success.”
Examples
simple
“She showed great eagerness to learn the new software.”
contextual
“The eagerness of the young athletes to win the championship was evident in their every movement on the field.”
complex
“While the committee appreciated the eagerness of the volunteers, they noted that a more systematic approach to the project was necessary to ensure long-term success.”
Real-World Examples
“But we should be careful that in our eagerness to draw grand conclusions from his story, we don’t end up concocting another lie.” Etymology
From Middle English egernesse, egrenesse; equivalent to eager + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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