Associations to the word «Eagerness»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
EAGERNESS, noun. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
EAGERNESS, noun. (obsolete) Tartness; sourness
Dictionary definition
EAGERNESS, noun. A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.
EAGERNESS, noun. 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".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.