Synonyms of eager
8 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for eager is keen. Other synonyms of eager are bursting, raring, solicitous and hot. The opposite of eager is unwilling.
Synonyms and similar words for eager
adjectiveDesirous; keen to do or obtain something.
- burstingVery eager (to do something).
adjectiveMore synonyms
- keenOften with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or...
- solicitousDisposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
- raringEager.
- alacritousBrisk, speedy, with alacrity, quick and eager.
- athirstEager or extremely desirous (for something).
- hot
- fain archaicChiefly followed by to, or (obsolete) for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.
Opposite of eager
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “desirous”.
- averse
- disinclinedNot inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant.
- reluctant
- unwillingNot willing; reluctant.
Meaning of eager
- adjective Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
- adjective Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
- adjective Brittle; inflexible; not ductile.
eager in other languages
Questions about synonyms of eager
- What is another word for eager?
- Eager has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as keen, bursting, raring, solicitous and hot.
- What is the opposite of eager?
- The opposite of eager is unwilling. Other antonyms of eager are disinclined.
- What does eager mean?
- Eager means desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
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