Eagerness
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Eagerness
Eagerness (/ˈiːɡərnəs/) is a state of enthusiastic readiness or intense desire to do something. It is often associated with a sense of anticipation or excitement.
Etymology
The term "eagerness" originates from the Old English word "eager", which means "sharp, keen, and intense". It is derived from the Old French "aigre", which has a similar meaning.
Related Terms
- Enthusiasm: A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.
- Anticipation: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
- Excitement: A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
See Also
- Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- Passion: Strong and barely controllable emotion.
- Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eagerness
- Wikipedia's article - Eagerness
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