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EAGERNESS

\ˈiːɡənəs], \ˈiːɡənəs], \ˈiː_ɡ_ə_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of EAGERNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Tartness; sourness.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Tartness; sourness.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

n. Quality or state of being eager; vehemence; impetuosity; fervour; avidity.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Ardour of inclination; impetuosity, vehemence, violence.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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