eager

The word “eager” has 2 syllables: ea-ger.

It's pronounced as /ˈiːɡər/.

What is synonym and antonym for eager?

In the thesaurus, “eager” has 11 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eager along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eager

ambitious
anxious
avid
enthusiastic
excited
greedy
hungry
impatient
keen
restless
thirsty

Antonyms for eager

apathetic
casual
disinterested
indifferent
nonchalant
satisfied
unconcerned
unenthusiastic
uninterested

Meanings of eager

adjective

Sharp; sour; acid.
Sharp; keen; bitter; severe.
Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
Brittle; inflexible; not ductile.
Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.

noun

A tidal bore.

Example Sentences

The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning.
As the concert date approached, fans grew more and more eager to see their favorite band perform.
The students were eager to learn about the fascinating topic the teacher had introduced.
She was eager to embark on the adventure of exploring a new country.
The job applicants were eager to showcase their skills during the interview process.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eager, such as: ambitious, anxious, apathetic, avid, casual, disinterested, enthusiastic.

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