eagerness

noun

1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

   Synonyms

   • avidity, avidness, keenness

   Less specific

   • enthusiasm

   More specific

   • ardor, ardour, elan, zeal

2. 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”

   Synonyms

   • readiness, zeal, forwardness

   Less specific

   • willingness