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As a result of all that eagerness, Risen argues, the U.S. was hustled by more than a few con artists.

Newman imparts a simplicity and a boyish eagerness to his characters.

His body has an even grace, his face a restless eagerness, and a gentleness, not to be confused with ‘niceness,’ is his manner.

The details of each candidate's health care platform will matter a lot less than the candidate's eagerness for the fight.

She was a wonderful lady with an eagerness to help the poorest women of Paktika.

My young friend gave me, with great eagerness, a rare piece of news.

He repairs to it with eagerness, and clings to it with a tenacity that time cannot relax, nor all the agonies of death dissolve.

But Jess waited in the background with suppressed eagerness in her face and attitude.

He rushed with ravenous eagerness at every bait which was offered to his cupidity.

The adventure was beginning to appeal to her now; she was looking forward to it with zeal and eagerness.

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On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to eagerness, such as: ambition, ardor, excitement, fervor, hunger, and impatience.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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