Synonyms of eagerness

Noun

1. eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness, enthusiasm

usage: a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

2. readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness, willingness

usage: 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"