Eagerness
Pronunciation : Ea"ger*ness
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." Addison.
2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.]
Syn. -- Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness; fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion; greediness.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913