eagerness
UK: ˈiːɡənəs | US: ˈiːɡərnəs
n. a strong and enthusiastic desire to do or achieve something
n. keenness or impatience in anticipation
The word "eagerness" derives from the Middle English "egre," meaning "sharp" or "keen," which itself comes from the Old French "aigre" (sharp, sour). The root "eager" evolved to describe intense enthusiasm or desire, while the suffix "-ness" (from Old English "-nes") transforms adjectives into nouns denoting a state or quality. Thus, "eagerness" literally means "the state of being keenly enthusiastic."
Her eagerness to learn impressed the teacher.
The team played with eagerness and determination.
His eagerness for adventure led him to travel the world.
The child's eagerness to help was heartwarming.
She hid her eagerness behind a calm demeanor.