Definition of Eagerness

a strong desire to do or have something

Examples of Eagerness in a sentence

The student’s eagerness to do well lead her to cheat on the test even though she knew it was wrong.  🔊

Emma enjoyed dinner, but her own feelings did not match her date’s eagerness to go out again.  🔊

Declaring his eagerness to testify, the witness was ready to tell the judge everything.  🔊

The kindergartener had an eagerness to learn and would spend hours teaching herself how to read.  🔊

Though he wasn’t the most talented player on the field, Liam’s eagerness and desire to compete were unmatched.  🔊

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