Strong interest and excitement about doing or having something.
Formed from 'eager' plus the noun-making suffix '-ness'. It carries forward the older idea of 'sharp' or intense desire.
Eagerness is desire turned up to a higher volume. Teachers and bosses often care more about your eagerness to learn than your current skill level, because eagerness drives growth.
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